Regional Safety, Health, Environment, Quality Advisors (SHEQ)
Role overview: As a Regional SHEQ Advisor, you are expected to lead, coach and set an example throughout the business, promoting our values with peers, staff, customers and clients. You will promote and develop Health, Safety & Environmental compliance in your region, fostering a culture of compliance, innovation and continuous improvement while achieving business objectives and ensuring competence. You will support all departments within Bridges with subject matter advice in Health, Safety & Environmental matters. You will measure and report on SHEQ compliance with legislation and Bridges requirements. You will investigate, report and implement learning following SHEQ incidents. You will enable staff to improve themselves and provide methods for technical learning and development. You will provide a flexible approach to support changing business needs and demands.
Responsibilities
* Be the key point of contact for all SHEQ matters in the region and report monthly on performance.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of health & safety management programmes and systems in written format and through face-to-face contact, communication, and team briefings.
* Conduct occupational health surveys (e.g., noise, lighting, exposure to chemicals) and make recommendations.
* Complete workplace inspections regularly and maintain records.
* Investigate safety-related incidents, ensure full reporting and capture lessons learned.
* Carry out compliance audits and ensure legal and Bridges procedural compliance.
* Attend site briefings, client meetings, and management meetings as required.
* Arrange regular SHEQ rehearsals within the region.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of environmental management programmes and systems.
* Respect the environment and implement control measures to protect the environment and reduce Bridges’ impact.
* Implement measures to prevent waste production and ensure waste is handled in line with legislation and Bridges policies.
* Work to reduce Bridges’ carbon impact.
* Provide information in line with Bridges Quality System requirements and carry out regular audits.
* Share knowledge and experience through coaching and development of teams, providing technical and soft-skill guidance and learning.
* Consider information security and report any doubts or suspicious activity to IT.
* Report to the SHEQ Director.
Requirements
Essential
* Experienced working as a Regional SHEQ Advisor or genuine interest in developing a new career
* Experience with delivering effective management & training programmes
* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
* Strong auditing experience and report writing skills
* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
* Driving Licence
Desirable
* DBS Checked
* Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001
* Environmental Management Qualifications
* Lifting AP Qualification
* Temporary Works Qualification
* Civil Engineering Experience
* Knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR Hazardous Areas
* Experienced within the Construction / Water Industry
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Company car/car allowance
* Health cash plan with Healthshield
* Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Bike 2 Work scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
* Employee recognition schemes
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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