SHEQ Advisor

Location Exeter
Discipline: Telecoms, Utilities, Professional Services, Office Support
Salary: £40,000
Contact name: Evie Carter

Contact email: evie@sparktel.ie
Published: over 1 year ago

The Company

Our client is an established infrastructure and utility outsourcing company. Operating throughout the UK, Europe, and America this company is undergoing continued growth. There are extensive employment opportunities across the business from Operative right up to Senior Management. They key area of expansion is in telecoms and power infrastructure. With long term framework contracts in place this is a great time to join!

The Role

On the back of an ever-increasing workload, our client is looking for an experienced HSEQT Advisor to support various projects, and meet the requirements of the Safety Quality and Environment Management systems. This role will also involve assisting the site teams and managers by recognising hazards and seeking to minimise risks, ensuring high standards of HSEQT are attained and continually improved and to ensure all HSEQT legal obligations are met.

Key responsibilities as HSEQT Advisor include:

  • Development of the HSEQT Management system, in line with OHSAS 18001 (ISO 45001), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
  • Ensuring compliance with HSEQT statutory duties is achieved.
  • Reporting to management on the performance of the management systems and any need for improvement.
  • Ensuring the promotion and awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation.
  • To support the delivery of the HSEQT strategy and to assist in achieving continuous improvement in HSEQT performance across all parts of the company.
  • To provide assurance to the HSEQT Manager by means of appropriate monitoring and intervention, that operations fulfil its obligations under HSEQT legislation.
  • To support the development of company culture as the organisation rapidly expands and changes.
  • Oversee, monitor and evaluate the operation of HSEQT performance across the region, working with senior management as appropriate.
  • Offer competent advice on HSEQT Matters to the company and its staff.
  • To ensure that all worksites are fully compliant with legal HSEQT obligations.
  • Develop and instigate HSEQT initiatives.
  • Ensure continual improvement and develop, in conjunction with the HSEQT Manager, HSEQT targets, objectives and KPI’s.
  • Completion of Construction Stage Plans, Pre-Qualification & Tender Documents, Emergency Response Plans etc.
  • Approval, monitoring and reviewing of all sub-contractor works.
  • Writing risk assessments and method statements.
  • Site audits & inspections including external audits for 18001, 14001 & 9001.
  • Assisting with Occupational Health issues.
  • Training – undertaking internal training including inductions, toolbox talks etc.
  • Ensuring records of incidents are maintained and investigations undertaken to establish the root causes and that controls are in place to avoid a reoccurrence.
  • Monitor working hours to avoid exceeding the relevant legislation and internal policy.
  • Driving continuous improvement and implementing initiatives to promote best practice at all times.

Skills & Experience required:

  • NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent.
  • Degree qualified or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience within a civil engineering or telecommunications environment.
  • Effective communication and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages.
  • CSCS Card.
  • A passion for Health, Safety, Environment & Quality.

The Offer

  • Up to £40k Salary
  • Up to 10% KPI Bonus
  • Company Van & Fuel Card
  • 25 days holidays
  • Phone, iPad, Laptop

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year