SHEQ Advisor

The Company

Established in London in 1998, JSM Group Services Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Its combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking make the group a trusted partner for the implementation of next-generation connectivity in energy and communications. Its focus is on building for tomorrow, by delivering every day for clients right across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Our collective goal is to become the leading utility infrastructure services provider.

Scope of Role

• Act as point of contact for at issue relating to ‘Pursuing a harm free future’ in your area/division of the business

• Ensure the provision of professional advice and solutions, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.

• Work with the SHEQ Manager in the development and roll out of divisional plans, including support for improvement projects.

• Support out of hours operations with occasional weekend and/or night work.

General Duties – Look Out for Ourselves

• Act as visible SHEQ champion, setting an example with SHEQ related behaviours and demonstration of JSM’s values.

• Prioritise and manages a variety of day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision, operating with flexibility and with appropriate attention to detail. Meeting all relevant SHEQ Team KPI’s and performance requirements.

• Maintain awareness of relevant JSM and Client procedures and other requirements. Discharge your specific duties for matters regarding SHEQ as defined in the company policies and procedures, efficiently and effectively.

General Duties – Look Out for Others

• Lead others through expertise, influence and coaching of stakeholders, to avoid damage or loss and make decisions that impact operational efficiencies.

• Maintains frequent formal and informal internal communication with operational teams, supervisors and managers and as necessary engaging with external contacts to clarify tasks and support requirements.

• Use SHEQ data / KPI’s and dashboards to inform objective performance conversation with operational teams, management and where appropriate clients.

• Support the development and delivery of site based SHEQ Awareness Training/Toolbox Talks/ Workshops.

• Provide independent assurance (through regular audits and inspection) and advice on all SHEQ related matters. Ensuring that all requirements of the integrated management system are followed accordingly by each site/contract.

• Undertake site competency checks for those undertaking critical risk activities e.g.

• CAT & Genny Operations/Safe Digging

• Plant operators

• Deep Excavation / Temporary Works

• Ensure team support for compiling, reviewing and revising project SHEQ documentation and welfare set up, which can include, CPP’s / QMP’s / Risk Registers / Method Statements / Risk Assessments / COSHH Assessment / Emergency Plans etc: where applicable

• Alcohol & Drugs testing

• Face Fit Testing

• Legionella checks

• Act as dedicated SHEQ contact for specific permanent locations e.g. River Road, Creek Road, Potter Bar.

• Undertake relevant facility safety activities as directed including Legionella checks, PAT testing, fire risk assessment updates.

• Promote the proactive reporting of Close Calls, Acts & Conditions throughout the company.

• Promote physical and mental health and wellbeing campaigns and initiatives to improve participation and engagement.

• Ensure strict adherence to the reporting and recording procedures for accidents and dangerous occurrences as required under RIDDOR and any relevant client requirements.

General Duties – Fix the System

• Ensure the comprehensive Investigation of all accidents / incidents / utility damages / quality issues, applying Just Culture and a Human Factors approach to establish the root causes, and necessary preventative measures. Compiling/Approving the required reports in a timely manner.

• Support the evolution of our Management System and maintenance of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 certifications.

• Act as ‘Subject Matter Expert’ and ‘Owner’ for specific SHEQ procedures/risks (Grade 7a)

Skills - Essential

• Experience in a SHEQ advisor role within a utilities or engineering environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present confidently.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Working knowledge of NRSWA and HSG47

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 and other industry accreditation.

• A flexible and dynamic approach, pragmatic, diplomatic but assertive manner, able to work alone but also a team player.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office software suite.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Professional Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate (Grade 7b)

• NEBOSH Diploma or other Level 6/7 qualification (Grade 7a)

• Professional accreditation

• IOSH Graduate / Technical Safety Practitioner (Grade 7b)

• Relevant Experience

• <3 years post NEBOSH Cert. qualification experience. (Grade 7b)

• >3 years post NEBOS Cert. qualification experience (Grade 7a)

• Knowledge of Behavioural Based Safety or Human Factors

• ISO Internal Auditor

• EUSR or CSCS Card

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:

• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes

• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working pattern

• Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills

Equal Opportunity Statement
JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.