Health, Safety, Quality and Environment Advisor
The client are currently recruiting for an experienced HSQE Advisor
to join their growing team.
The clients - Operations Team is seeking a HSQE Advisor to join our
operations team, which typically builds, owns and operates transmission
connected and embedded power and grid stability projects comprising of a
range of technologies including reciprocating gas engine or battery
storage plants, utility scale solar, wind and synchronous condenser
technology across 80+ individual locations across the UK.
Reporting to the Head of HSQE, this role is responsible for providing
professional health and safety leadership to all levels of staff – from field staff to the Executive Management Team.
They will support and advise the management teams, employees and, where
applicable, external contractors.
The postholder will improve performance through the implementation of
health and safety management systems, including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001,
50001 and other current standards and legislation and will successfully
design, deliver and maintain a health and safety change programme to
embed and drive a positive safety culture across the organisation as
well as ensuring the timely delivery of associated underpinning health
and safety management action plans and operational programmes. The post
holder will oversee consistency of delivery of health and safety
training measure and identify and pursue significant issues.
Applicants will need to hold a driving license and have the ability to
travel as our sites are across the UK.
Location to be agreed, hybrid working with frequent travel to various
locations across the UK expected.
The role
- To carry out all your duties with health and safety as number one
priority. Responsibilities for your own Health and Safety, for the
Health and Safety of your work colleagues and any others who may be
affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.
- Support the Head of HSQE for all health and safety matters across
the business, identifying and responding to current legal and best
practice requirements.
- Focusing on KPIs, identify when improvements to operating practices
are needed. To administer and implement appropriate HSQE procedures
and practices, working with and developing the company’s digital
management systems.
- Support the Head of HSQE to implement a health and safety leadership
change program across the organisation, including regular reporting
to internal line management, departmental heads and the executive
team.
- Deliver the agreed strategic direction for effective health and
safety management and appropriate workplace wellbeing programs for
our employees (including mental health first aid)
- Working with the Head of HSQE and departmental heads to support the
review and development of all aspects of our health,
safety and wellbeing policies and activity, and ensure that it is
implemented consistently across the organisation
- Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new and upcoming health and
safety legislation and ensure that we have systems and
procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements
- Work proactively with managers and other key employees to establish
and maintain a program of continuous improvement in the management
of health, safety and wellbeing within their areas of
responsibility.
- Work closely with the departmental heads and colleagues to ensure
compliance requirements are being controlled, documented and
maintained in accordance with regulations and guidelines
- Ensure that rigorous risk assessment and incident management systems
are in place and followed across the organisation
- Liaise with HR on health and wellbeing issues particularly where a
risk assessment has identified a need, including supporting HR and
line managers in carrying out individual risk assessments when
required.
- Oversee and undertake audits where appropriate and ensure an action
plan with SMART objectives is established to address issues
identified
- Identify, provide and/or procure an effective health and safety
related training regime.
- Manage and coach and enable the Health and Safety Officer to support
the delivery of the change program including equipping them with the
necessary knowledge and skills to manage and maintain the ISO
management systems.
- Represent the company within any trade and industry bodies.
Skills and Experience
- Good technical knowledge and experience of health and safety
regulations and legislation.
- Ability to identify health and safety requirements to ensure
continued improvement and compliance.
- Ability to grow and improve the safety culture throughout the
company.
- Ability to identify and prioritise workload to ensure that time and
resources are deployed efficiently.
- Ability to communicate often technical information appropriately to
all levels within the company.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Knowledge and experience within the power and renewables sector.
- Sound understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
& regulations
Desirable:
- Knowledge of alternative technologies such as battery and solar
systems.
- Knowledge of managing extra high voltage transmission connection
applications
SKILLS
Essential:
- Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
- A practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work
Desirable:
- Proficient at using IT systems and technology to drive improvement.
EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Experience in influencing, engaging, and coaching to successfully
drive change management and continual improvement.
Desirable:
- Experience of ISO 14001 & ISO 9001.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level certification.
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
- Management qualification.
- NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for
Construction
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the
responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder may
be asked to undertake duties that are in line with the level of the
role. The job description will be subject to regular review and
amendment as necessary in consultation with the post hold.
Health & Safety,Renewable Energy
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
1. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level certification.
2. Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
3. Management qualification.
4. NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction