NES Fircroft is recruiting for a Site EHS Advisor with a global industry leader in energy technology, working on several major substation and grid upgrade projects across the UK. Location: Edinburgh. Duration: 12 months. Outside IR35.
Role
Site EHS Advisors provide operational EHS support to the Site Manager and site organization. They lead visible and active EHS efforts, championing zero harm, environmental protection, a sustainable future, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
* Dispatch Phase
o Verify that hazardous substances and chemicals are stored appropriately.
o Ensure chemical assessments are available at the point of storage.
* Construction / Installation / Commissioning Phases
o Site Inspection – ensure all required notices are posted, initiate fire risk assessments, obtain missing or ad‑hoc EHS equipment.
o Site Mobilisation – ensure the Construction Phase Plan, TMP, ERP and RAMS/Permits are available, set up EHS project folders, establish project EHS Safety Representatives, publish and upload minutes.
o Safe Systems of Work – ensure all personnel have read and signed relevant documentation, identify non‑routine tasks not covered by generic documentation, provide technical EHS comments on contractor risk assessments and method statements.
o EHS Site Registrations / Inductions – follow induction processes, complete inductions before work begins, control, issue and track visitor PPE, maintain EHS folders.
o Competencies & Training – verify valid certification, deliver site inductions, record them, deliver project‑specific EHS training and toolbox talks.
o Site Rules – set up and operate project initiatives and programs, monitor compliance, and raise non‑conformance.
o Communications – implement safety communications, organise monthly Safety Representative forums, roll out general safety campaigns.
o EHS Management of Subcontractors – monitor subcontractor work against accepted RAMS, report non‑compliance to Site Management or EHS leadership.
o Monitoring and Assessment – conduct routine and non‑routine inspections, record outputs, report unsafe acts or conditions, log in reporting tools.
o Safety Observations & Incident Management – receive and review safety observations and incidents, enter observations into reporting tools.
o Investigations – gather information for accidents, complete initial incident risk assessments, conduct root‑cause investigations, complete reporting workflows, provide corrective action feedback.
o Emergency Response Arrangements – display emergency response plan, communicate contacts during induction, facilitate drills, monitor emergency equipment.
o Reporting – develop and issue weekly EHS site reports, notify EHS incidents to the PM, SM and Client as required.
o EHS Documentation Records – compile and archive all documentation throughout the project life cycle.
o Project Closure – finalize archiving of project documents, ensure closure of incident workflows.
* Authority – Empowered to stop work immediately if unsafe acts, conditions, or procedural failures are identified.
* Technical Competence – Detailed knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation for large construction projects; experience implementing EHS arrangements for Principal Contractor roles under CDM.
Competence Requirements
* Mandatory
o Diploma in Health & Safety Management
o Diploma in Environmental Management
o CDM Awareness
o BESC (onshore)
o National Grid Person (onshore)
o CCNSG Passport
o Accident investigation
o Fire safety
o BOSIET (offshore)
o Ladder training (offshore)
o IOSH Chartered Member
* Desirable
o Lead Auditor OHSAS18001 / ISO14001
o HSG47
o Safety coaching / behavioural safety
o First Aid at Work
* Optional
o SF6 Gas awareness
* Additional Requirements
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o IT literacy (MS Office)
Compliance Responsibilities
* Ensure personal and team safety in accordance with Siemens Energy policy.
* Safeguard customer information and access it only when required.
* Understand and comply with regulatory, fair trading, competition, data protection and anti‑corruption rules.
* Adhere to Siemens Energy Management Standards where applicable.
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