Established in 2013 Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award‑winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi‑utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
About the Role
Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit within the Health and Safety department based in Yorkshire. The successful candidate will report locally to the HSEQ Director and the Sapphire HSEQ Manager for Yorkshire and will provide support, advice and information necessary for the operations team to deliver their services in a continually improving safe and environmentally friendly manner.
The role will be responsible for monitoring Health, Safety and Environmental performance, reporting to the HSEQ Director and Operational Management on trend analysis, incident investigation findings and lessons learned while highlighting any deficiencies within the Safety Management System and providing suitable solutions and best practice for implementation. The role will work closely with key stakeholders internally and externally to provide professional HSEQ guidance and support.
Location
Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Hours
40 hours per week (Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00 with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch). Hours are flexible around business needs.
Responsibilities
* Adding value to the Sapphire operations team through sound advice and engagement.
* Expanding knowledge and competence across health, safety, environment and assurance to become a multi‑skilled member of the HSEQ family.
* Writing clear, concise and readily understood reports, procedures and guidance documents.
* Taking ownership of Sapphire procedures and guidance documents, amending them as necessary to reflect best working practices and legal and other requirements for the contract.
* Assisting in developing, rolling out and monitoring compliance with the Divisional 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Management Systems to demonstrate compliance with corporate systems.
* Assisting in the collaborative development of processes and procedures.
* Applying technical or specialist knowledge to observe, inspect and audit as necessary to identify areas of strength and weakness.
* Conducting audits and inspections on operational teams to ensure that the Company’s HSEQ systems and associated control measures are fully implemented and remain effective.
* Leading the operations teams in identifying the causes of any weaknesses and putting into place actions that will improve performance.
* Identifying, initiating and facilitating projects to improve performance.
* Leading a team to investigate incidents, identifying root causes and actions to prevent recurrence.
* Keeping abreast of legislation developments and best practices within areas of expertise, highlighting any implications for the business.
* Giving detailed training on HSEQ topics and procedures to enable the information to be cascaded further.
* Assisting with determining the HSEQ competencies needed by the operational team.
* Promoting and demonstrating a consistently high HSEQ ethic.
Experience and Qualifications Required
* A minimum of 5 years in an HSEQ Management role.
* Must have capital projects experience.
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent / Environmental Qualification / Training Qualification (essential).
* Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems, particularly 9001 / 14001 / 45001 (desirable).
* Qualification and full membership of a professional institution (IOSH, IEMA, CQI, etc.) (desirable).
Skills
* Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Strong utilities understanding.
* Strong knowledge of HSEQ in a contracting context.
* Strong desire to maintain client relationships while not compromising contractual entitlement.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
* Company pension.
* Death in service.
* Employee assistance / wellness programme.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Company car or car allowance.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
What you will get in return
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group – the UK’s largest independent provider – we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well‑being, growth and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values every individual’s unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration and inclusivity.
Application
This position is open to internal and external candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit it to recruitment.
Lanes is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from under‑represented members of the community.
Strictly no agencies please.
Employment Type: Full‑time
Annual Salary: £60,000 – £65,000
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