Sheq Advisor

PURPOSE:

To support the company in the operation of company systems (ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001) covering the effective management of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment. This will include extensive working on live projects across a wide geographical area. To understand, adhere and implement the company SHEQ policy/strategy. This is a great opportunity for career development for the right candidate.

Reporting to: SHEQ Director

Location: East Kilbride

Salary: Depending on experience

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 4pm.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Providing support to the SHEQ Director
• Leading by example on everything SHEQ related
• Assisting with keeping Accreditations up to date
• Assisting the business with the ongoing implementation, development and improvement of ISO9001/14001/45001
• Working collaboratively with colleagues on a day to day basis providing guidance and advice in regards to compliance with statutory requirements and company standards
• Supporting, mentoring and coaching site based teams on behavioural safety
• Ensure Line Managers report any RIDDOR, accidents, incidents etc
• Reviewing/Undertaking method statements and risk assessments
• Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that SHEQ is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified and implemented
• Undertaking ‘active’ monitoring via site audits/inspections and updating company reporting system
• Highlighting areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.

Where necessary preventing/stopping works continuing onsite

• Being responsible for ensuring effective close out of corrective actions raised, open incident reports, and significant site issues
• Support in Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement
• Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/site visits/training
• Raise company awareness on SHEQ and sustainability issues through Toolbox Talks, Guidance briefings and delivering training where necessary
• You may be asked to assist with responses to PQQ and Tender questions
• Any other reasonable management request

PERSON SPECIFICATION - COMPETENCIES

You will possess, or be working towards, a suitable qualification in Health & Safety e.g. NEBOSH / Diploma (evidence will be requested).

Essential

• Relevant experience of working as part of a SHEQ team
• Providing proactive support to operational business units
• Up to date knowledge of UK Legislation in relation to SHE
• Ability to work remotely
• First rate communication and influencing skills
• Good at developing relationships
• Flexible – able to work at all levels and at hands on level
• Proven written communication skills
• Good level of numeracy
• Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

Desirable

• Operation of an ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 and/or ISO 9001 based systems
• Report writing
• Ability to interpret legislation and ACoPs

Attributes

• Prepared to work across a large geographical area
• Confident & assertive
• Resilient
• Self-motivated and ability to use initiative when necessary
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible & adaptable
• Good verbal and written communicator
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Courteous and polite manner towards colleagues, clients and customers
• A methodical approach to work
• Work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• An interest in own personal development and undertake training as required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SHEQ/Nov24