Scope of Role
- Act as point of contact for at issue relating to ‘Pursuing a harm free future’ in your area/division of the business
- Ensure the provision of professional advice and solutions, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
- Work with the SHEQ Manager in the development and roll out of divisional plans, including support for improvement projects.
- Support out of hours operations with occasional weekend and/or night work.
- General Duties – Look Out for Ourselves
- Act as visible SHEQ champion, setting an example with SHEQ related behaviours and demonstration of JSM’s values.
- Prioritise and manages a variety of day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision, operating with flexibility and with appropriate attention to detail. Meeting all relevant SHEQ Team KPI’s and performance requirements.
- Maintain awareness of relevant JSM and Client procedures and other requirements. Discharge your specific duties for matters regarding SHEQ as defined in the company policies and procedures, efficiently and effectively.
- Seek support as necessary for non-business as usual decision making or to aid in balancing inter-departmental priorities.
General Duties – Look Out for Others
- Lead others through expertise, influence and coaching of stakeholders, to avoid damage or loss and make decisions that impact operational efficiencies.
- Maintains frequent formal and informal internal communication with operational teams, supervisors and managers and as necessary engaging with external contacts to clarify tasks and support requirements.
- Use SHEQ data / KPI’s and dashboards to inform objective performance conversation with operational teams, management and where appropriate clients.
- Support the development and delivery of site based SHEQ Awareness Training/Toolbox Talks/ Workshops.
- Provide independent assurance (through regular audits and inspection) and advice on all SHEQ related matters. Ensuring that all requirements of the integrated management system are followed accordingly by each site/contract.
- Undertake site competency checks for those undertaking critical risk activities e.g.
- CAT & Genny Operations/Safe Digging
- Plant operators
- Deep Excavation / Temporary Works
- Ensure team support for compiling, reviewing and revising project SHEQ documentation and welfare set up, which can include, CPP’s / QMP’s / Risk Registers / Method Statements / Risk Assessments / COSHH Assessment / Emergency Plans etc: where applicable
- Monitor provision and effectiveness of adequate and existing welfare facilities
- Undertake specialist monitoring activity as required
- Alcohol & Drugs testing
- Face Fit Testing
- Legionella checks
- Act as dedicated SHEQ contact for specific permanent locations e.g. River Road, Creek Road, Potter Bar.
- Undertake relevant facility safety activities as directed including Legionella checks, PAT testing, fire risk assessment updates.
- Promote the proactive reporting of Close Calls, Acts & Conditions throughout the company.
- Promote physical and mental health and wellbeing campaigns and initiatives to improve participation and engagement.
- Ensure strict adherence to the reporting and recording procedures for accidents and dangerous occurrences as required under RIDDOR and any relevant client requirements.
General Duties – Fix the System
- Ensure the comprehensive Investigation of all accidents / incidents / utility damages / quality issues, applying Just Culture and a Human Factors approach to establish the root causes, and necessary preventative measures. Compiling/Approving the required reports in a timely manner.
- Support the evolution of our Management System and maintenance of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 certifications.
- Act as ‘Subject Matter Expert’ and ‘Owner’ for specific SHEQ procedures/risks (Grade 7a)
- Support (7b) / Lead (7a) Group/Divisional Continuous Improvement Projects.
- Lead site-based improvement activities using the Problem-Solving Tool Kit / basic Lean & 5S principles
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider SHEQ Team supporting across operational divisions as necessary and undertake other relevant tasks as assigned by the SHEQ Manager.
Skills - Essential
- Experience in a SHEQ advisor role within a utilities or engineering environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present confidently.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of NRSWA and HSG47
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 and other industry accreditation.
- A flexible and dynamic approach, pragmatic, diplomatic but assertive manner, able to work alone but also a team player.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office software suite.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Professional Qualifications
- NEBOSH Certificate (Grade 7b)
- NEBOSH Diploma or other Level 6/7 qualification (Grade 7a)
- Professional accreditation
- IOSH Graduate / Technical Safety Practitioner (Grade 7b)
- IOSH Chartered Membership (Grade 7a)
- Relevant Experience
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- >3 years post NEBOS Cert. qualification experience (Grade 7a)
- Knowledge of Behavioural Based Safety or Human Factors
- ISO Internal Auditor
- EUSR or CSCS Card
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:
- Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
- 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Hybrid working pattern
- Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills
