SHEQ Advisor in Oldham

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.

Overview

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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

What can we offer you?

• 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.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Key Skills

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.

Key Attributes

• 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.

Who are we?

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. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

For more information about EQUANS, please visit: https://www.equans.co.uk

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.