Senior HSQE Advisor

Job Overview

• Support the Head of HSQE in managing compliance within our organisation and support further development and implementation of HSQE policies and procedures.
• Crucial to the role is being both a field & office based HSQE Advisor, conducting on-site inspections and audits, accident, and incident investigations, delivering safety training/ briefings on site for work activities, compiling detailed reports, attending site meetings, and developing new safety related procedures/ safe systems of work to support both business growth and alignment to industry best practice.

Main Duties

• Perform all duties in line with the Company's HSQE Policies and Procedures
• Assist the Head of HSQE with managing the business HSQE compliance.
• Support the Head of HSQE in maintaining ISO 9001/14001/ 45001 certifications and hosting external audits on site.
• Conduct on site compliance audits in accordance with the HSQE internal audit programme and monitor behavioural safety.
• Ensure HSQE assurance of projects, maintain safety standards on site and develop CDM documentation for projects.
• Provide weekly HSQE reports to the Head of HSQE.
• Undertake internal National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) audits, report findings to the Head of HSQE and develop competency passports.
• Provide feedback to all operatives, contractors, supervisors, and managers; advising on HSQE improvements and following up on all actions to ensure that they are effective.
• Develop and implement safe systems of work for ongoing site activities.
• Develop and promote internal Health and Safety Bulletins, HSQE information and documentation.
• Provide advice and assist with the writing of risk assessments, COSHH assessments and method statements.
• Plan, create and deliver HSQE training to on site operatives, including subcontractors, who may need specific HSQE training to carry out a particular project task or to enhance HSQE standards on site.
• Report CAPA's and record on the database systems, evaluate trends on reported items.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, complaints, and corrective actions taken on site.
• Provide up to date information with the collation of monthly HSQE KPI data and graphs for Contracts, projects, and Management Reviews.
• Assist with collating waste and energy data for projects and Contracts.
• Assist with the maintenance of all HSQE records for the business.
• Assist with documentation reviews and updates.
• Conduct routine drug and alcohol checks.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required by the business.
• Attend/ deliver briefings, trainings or updates at the business office at agreed intervals with the Head of HSQE.

The HSQE Advisor is to champion, support, and lead HSQE improvement initiatives with a creative approach, encouraging continual improvement and compliance requirements through planned scheduling of internal audits and routine re-evaluation of both the company and HSQE procedural and

legislative requirements. The HSQE Advisor will assist the Head of HSQE in governing the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems and activities adopted throughout the varied range of business functions and for providing competent professional advice on these subjects to our employees, subcontractors, and designated stakeholders Key challenges include communication with external interested parties such as clients, contractors, external auditors, preparing new documents for projects and completing preparatory works for external audits. Role includes a mixture of conducting regular visits to project sites and working in the main office.

What we are looking for

• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Able to prioritise effectively.
• Good standard of education with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office-confident in creating, editing, and formatting documents.
• Previous experience of writing reports and document control.
• Proactive problem solver and ability to work on your own initiative.
• A team player with a flexible and supportive approach.
• Creative and innovative approach.
• Preferred Qualifications: NEBOSH H&S Diploma or higher i.e., BSc & Utilities Project Experience.
• Minimum Qualifications: NEBOSH Construction/ H&S Certificate & proven record of utilities experience.
• Application Knowledge of CDM and Environmental Legislation.
• Experience in undertaking accident/ incident investigations.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental management systems and conducting audits on processes and documentation.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of both supporting and mentoring colleagues in health, safety, quality, and environmental management.
• Experience of developing and implementing KPI's and targets.
• Excellent organisation, multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to motivate teams and influence safe working practices to operational staff working in high-risk environments.
• Experience with implementing and monitoring Safe Systems of Work within Construction Works.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft programs - word, excel, access with good keyboard skills, with good analytical skills.
• First aid at work.
• Full driving license