SHEQ Advisor

EQUANS are recruiting for a SHEQ Advisor to be based in Oldham. This is a 12 month FTC full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The main purpose of the role is to support the Company in the operation of systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) covering the effective management of safety, health, environment, and quality. To understand, adhere and implement the company SHEQ policy/strategy.

• Support in ensuring the contract complies with the EQUANS management systems and company standards (which includes statutory requirements), providing relevant guidance and advice.
• Support in achieving standardisation across the region.
• Undertake active monitoring and auditing of the company’s sites, providing feedback via the company’s reporting system.
• Support the effective close out of corrective actions raised, open incident reports, and significant site issues.
• Assisting in the development of risk assessments relating to SHEQ
• Assist with investigating incidents.
• Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary.
• To respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holder’s area of expertise, through discussion with the Senior SHEQ Manager, and others where appropriate.
• Able to work alongside the contract team as the H&S professional and provide specific real time support independently. This includes attendance at relevant contract meetings.
• Support SHEQ team with implementing and communication of initiatives. i.e Monthly Briefing sheets on the contract.
• Provision of monthly reporting (including SHEQ statistics) for the contract.
• Delivery of inductions to new starters.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/ site visits. Ensure competence levels are maintained by attending required training sessions and workshops.
• Any other reasonable management request.

On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate in H & S and/or equivalent.
• Relevant experience of working as part of a SHEQ team
• Up to date knowledge of UK legislation in relation to SHE, ability to interpret legislation and Approved Codes of Practice
• Good verbal and written communication, numeracy and influencing skills
• Report writing
• Ability to work remotely
• Good at developing relationships with Operational leadership
• Flexible – able to work at all levels and at hands on level
• Demonstrate up to date CPD
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Full, clean driving license

• Suitable qualifications in H&S, Quality or Environmental management.
  
  E.g. NEBOSH Diploma, IEMA etc.
• Member of IOSH
• At least three years relevant construction sector experience
• Operation of ISO based systems
• Specialist knowledge in construction
• Development of strategies for improvement

• Confident & adaptable communication style
• Resilient
• A self-motivated conscientious approach but with the ability to work as a team at all levels
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible & adaptable
• Good verbal and written communicator
• Confidentiality in handling sensitive data and able to work in line with GDPR regulations
• Effective organisation and planning skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• An analytical approach

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

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