Role Overview
The SHEQ (Health & Safety) Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs and initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This role involves managing compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, providing training, and promoting a culture of safety throughout the organisation. Contributing to continuous improvement in SHEQ performance.
Duties And Responsibilities
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and best practices, and update policies and procedures accordingly.
- Conduct regular risk assessments of work sites, facilities, and processes to identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement control measure.
- Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and monitor their effectiveness over time.
- Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers to raise awareness, promote best practices, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Provide guidance on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety measures.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational health issues to determine root causes and contributing factors.
- Prepare and submit incident reports to management and regulatory authorities as required and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate and communicate with management, employees, contractors and regulatory agencies to address health and safety concerns, resolve issues, and foster a culture of safety excellence.
- Provide guidance and support to operational teams on SHEQ matters.
- Participate in SHEQ committee meetings and contribute to discussions on continuous improvement.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives and propose enhancements or modifications to improve outcomes and performance.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices, behaviours, and outcomes throughout the organization.
Skills And Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Microsoft Office suite
- Qualification in Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH or similar is essential
- Strong understanding of SHEQ legislation, standards, and best practices in the UK.
- Environmental and/or Quality qualifications would be advantageous and member ship of IOSH or IEMA beneficial but not essential.
Driving License: A valid UK driving license is required, as the role may involve traveling to different work sites.
Company Information
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
