Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer:Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Central Alliance. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
The Vacancy
Central Alliance part of the RSK Group have a unique opportunity for a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor to join their team, reporting through to the Senior Leadership Team.
The role is based out of our Wakefield and / or Normanton Offices, and includes some occasional travel to visit our work and plus includes flexibility to work from home, once competent in role. We are offering the role on a full-time, permanent basis.
The successful candidate will advise and support Central Alliance to comply to our Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001 and SHEQ policy, within the below areas, to assist in creating and maintaining a safe environment for all employees:
Leadership and Commitment,
Hazard Identification and Risk Management,
Comprehensive Policies and Procedures,
Employee SHEQ Training
Communication and Participation,
Incident Reporting and Investigation, including supporting RSK Group SHEQ investigations,
Performance Monitoring and Improvement, and,
Legal and Regulatory Compliance,
You will also role model Safety First and Central Alliance’s other Core Values, complying to RSK Group policies & procedures, including RSK 9 Guiding Principles and Golden Safety Rules.
Accountabilities:
Contribute expert information and sound, timely and respectful opinions on all SHEQ related items, providing direction and leadership within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and across the business.
Drive, promote and implement a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in all elements of SHEQ throughout the business.
Provide proactive support and guidance to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards.
Develop and deliver, where necessary, business-wide SHEQ training and coaching programs, tailored to differing roles in the business.
Manage employee SHEQ compliance, competency and training effectively, so no employees are at risk of injury, harm or at risk of breaching SHEQ rules and regulations.
Maintain common process for assessing risk across all SHEQ documents including Site Specific Risk Assessments / H&S Plans, RAMS and POWRA’s (across all departments).
Ensure risk assessment training is provided to all staff undertaking site operations.
Ensure all incidents, accidents and near-misses within the business are reported in accordance with RSK and client reporting requirements.
Manage and ensure all staff are trained in incident reporting (incidents, accidents, near-misses) and safety observation reporting. Part of this entails making sure staff have online access to all SHEQ forms.
Present key SHEQ metrics and performance to KPIs at monthly and quarterly meetings. Discuss significant incidents, accidents and near-misses to the team, along with safety observations, so all are aware.
Challenge our systems, process, and technology to strive towards solutions that will make undertaking key business tasks safer, which in turn will lead to increased sales, reduced costs, increased productivity.
Develop knowledge of British Drilling Association (BDA) requirements and guidelines, which will enable you to complete high quality SHEQ audits on drilling rigs and will enable you to play an active and effective role in incident investigations for the Ground Investigation department.
Provide safe, effective and best practice guidance / assistance to any SHEQ questions or requests for support and help that arise from employees within the business.
Provide resources for SHEQ training and upskilling for all stratum levels in the business – training to be relevant to role holders.
Collaborate with colleagues across the RSK Group, embracing diversity of thought and experience, to maximise excellence in SHEQ.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, to foster repeat business, which includes visiting and liaising with key client SHEQ teams.
Create a culture and demonstrate firsthand that safety is the first value - we aim for zero harm, and we encourage staff to stop work and report if unsafe.
Proactively support and closely work with operational teams, particularly Directors and Heads of Departments, to ensure that all elements of SHEQ are considered at all stages across the business. Ensure all risks, with a focus on critical risks, are identified for works in which the business conducts, and that relevant control measures are implemented with appropriate risk mitigation plans / actions put in place to keep our people and the environment safe .
Conduct regular workplace audits, ensuring health and safety, environmental and quality standards are met, including equipment is fit for purpose and appropriately tagged.
Investigate incidents, accidents and near-misses, where required in a timely and fair manner, producing detailed, factual reports (to include Root Cause Analysis for events ranked as high or significant) identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement / corrective actions.
Assist in the completion / review of risk assessments across the business, ensuring you keep up to date with new legislation and industry best practices.
Raise awareness on SHEQ and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary, cascade to department leads to assist with delivery.
Review health monitoring process and support Line Manager’s with assessment of results and any required actions.
Drive the success of the Safety Representatives Committee, promote attendance of safety reps and follow up on non-attendance. Work with Directors to facilitate a plan to help make this a successful committee.
About You:
People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you are / have:
NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety or equivalent essential, NEBOSH International Construction Certificate in Health & Safety Management desirable
Demonstrable & varied experience in delivering Safe Systems of Work and workplace Health and Safety Management
Knowledge and experience working in a SHEQ role across some of the following sectors - Rail, Highways, Clean Energy, Water, Mining, Waste, Utilities, Environmental, Property and Construction
Experience in compliance with CDM regulations and production of H&S documentation.
Experience leading and or influencing teams that are high performing and exhibit a safe, positive work culture.
Experienced in appropriately structuring and writing health and safety processes and procedures to deliver on business strategy (Risk Assessments, Method Statements etc.)
Experienced and competent at investigating incidents to a high standard, providing sound recommendations
Ability to provide professional health and safety guidance & task management across the business
Understanding of industry relevant guidance and standards
Competent in change management.
Ability to work in high-pressure environments and manage urgent / complex tasks simultaneously.
Ability to establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
Exemplary commitment to and role modelling of safety and improving ways of working.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate with working knowledge of at least Microsoft packages
Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom
Driving license
Culture and Benefits:
At Central Alliance, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:
Salary of £40,000 to £50,000 (experience dependent)
Contributory Pension Scheme
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
Digital GP Service
Gym and lifestyle discounts
Life cover protection
Optional private healthcare
Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
Volunteering days
Retirement and mortgage advice
Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
Regular training and career development
A hybrid working pattern is available, with some level of flexibility around start and finish times.
About Us
The RSK Group are an equal opportunities company
We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.
The company’s ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs.
Some of Central Alliance’s clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall.
Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and
fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
SHEQ Advisor | Central Alliance | Hunt UK Visa Sponsors