SHEQ Advisor

Duties detailed below, but not limited to: -

• To assist in the development and maintenance of the Company's Health and Safety Management Systems and policies.

• Audits including management system procedures, health, safety, and environment.

• Conduct Site and temporary works audits to ensure HSE and Quality Assurance Compliance.

• Liaison with internal management team and external parties.

• Assist in the completion of PQQs for new business tenders.

• Produce the construction phase health and safety management plan along with all CDM associated documentation.

• To ensure that corrective actions arising from site inspections are effectively addressed and closed out, and that opportunities for the continuous improvement of safe working practices are fully explored.

• To liaise with Client Safety Representatives and Regulatory Authorities on all HSE issues.

• To prevent the adoption of unsafe working practices.

• To assist and undertake Accident, Incident, Near Miss Investigations, in accordance with the company’s procedures and devise remedial action plans.

• To proactively contribute to the development and delivery of our Zero Harm strategy across the organisation.

• To monitor and report upon SHEQ performance in accordance with management reporting requirements, including the identification of areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.

• Drive continual improvement in SHEQ performance.

• To always support the development and delivery of a consistent approach to SHEQ.

• Assist and provide advice to Senior Management in the understanding of stakeholders' (internal and external) aims, priorities and risks about SHEQ.

• Provide SHEQ advice and support to operational and functional management.

• Support Senior Management in establishing, managing, and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, HSE and others as required and directed.

• Provide advice, guidance, and independence concerning the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractors.

• Assist with the preparation of H&S risk assessments and safe systems of work.

• Undertake the monitoring, analysis and reporting of H&S performance. Utilise data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation, and intervention.

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of H&S training and briefings.

• Promote best practice, capture best practice, and ensure it is fed back into the business through Good Calls and Close Calls and other channels.

• Maintain knowledge and competency in relation to H&S Management and responsibilities, including appropriate qualifications and professional membership.

Person specification:

The successful candidate will be a reliable, self-motivated and highly professional individual with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across a variety of operational, construction, manufacturing and engineering environments. They will possess strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling them to engage confidently with employees, contractors, management teams and clients at all levels.

A practical, hands-on approach is essential, along with the ability to positively influence behaviours, challenge unsafe practices constructively and drive continuous improvement in SHEQ performance. The individual will be highly organised, detail-oriented and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of professionalism.

They will demonstrate initiative, resilience and a proactive attitude, with a genuine commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and leading change through visible engagement and effective

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