We are looking for a HSE Advisor to join an established EPC contractor within the Water and Power sector who are engaged on a number of multi-million-pound frameworks across the UK. They have won a number of AMP 8 frameworks that will coincide with their existing works, hence the need for additional resource up in Scotland.
This candidate will need to be deployable across Scotland, ideally located within the Central Belt, with a solid multi-utilities/confined space HSE background.
Job Purpose:
1. To provide the business with guidance and support in relation to compliance with our SHEQ management systems and legislative obligations.
2. To provide coaching and mentoring to employees regarding the use of our SHEQ management systems.
3. To monitor and review the implementation of our SHEQ management systems via audits and inspections, positively challenging the effectiveness and suitability of our risk controls.
4. To help improve the health and safety culture throughout the business and assist in aspiring to health and safety excellence.
5. To support the Divisional Head of SHEQ in executing their roles and responsibilities.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Maintain a dynamic approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group, divisions, depots, and sites.
2. Be an ambassador for SHEQ, promoting innovative thinking to identify and implement effective solutions.
3. Facilitate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems, and risk controls to reduce risk and support a positive SHEQ culture.
4. Support and work closely with internal customers, divisions, contracts, operational managers, and teams to achieve SHEQ targets and objectives.
5. Conduct site visits to monitor performance, provide feedback, and guide corrective actions for identified non-conformances.
6. Develop and promote positive working relations with all key customers and stakeholders.
7. Assist operational managers in preparing RAMS, Job Packs, and delivering briefings to employees and contractors.
8. Conduct accident/incident investigations and support SHEQ assurance audits.
Required Qualifications & Professional Membership(s):
1. NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (minimum).
2. IOSH membership at an appropriate level (e.g., Tech IOSH).
3. Relevant internal auditor qualifications.
4. Environmental awareness.
Knowledge & Experience:
1. Demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally within the utilities and infrastructure or construction industry.
2. Theoretical & practical SHEQ expertise.
3. Exposure to the application of SHEQ policies, processes & legislation.
4. Project or programme safety planning, implementation, and compliance assessments.
5. Implementing and monitoring SHEQ management systems.
6. Viewing and updating risk assessments and method statements.
7. Effectively coaching & influencing internal & external stakeholders at all levels.
Skills & Personal Qualities:
1. IT skills including MS Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
2. Written and verbal communication skills.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload and deliver tasks on time.
5. Flexible in travel and working hours to support contracts and audits.
6. Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
7. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
8. An uncompromising attitude towards ensuring outstanding health and safety.
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