Senior SHEQ - Power T&D
Department: Regulated Power
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth - Scotland
Reporting To: Alex Thacker
Description
Perth, Scotland | Permanent | Full-Time | Office/Site based
Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.
The Opportunity
The Senior SHEQ (Health & Safety) Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs and initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This role involves managing compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, providing training, and promoting a culture of safety throughout the organisation. Contributing to continuous improvement in SHEQ performance.
What You'll Do
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and best practices, and update policies and procedures accordingly.
Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct regular risk assessments of work sites, facilities, and processes to identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures.
- Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and monitor their effectiveness over time.
Training and Education:
- Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers to raise awareness, promote best practices, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Provide guidance on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety measures.
Incident Investigation and Reporting:
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational health issues to determine root causes and contributing factors.
- Prepare and submit incident reports to management and regulatory authorities as required and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate and communicate with management, employees, contractors and regulatory agencies to address health and safety concerns, resolve issues, and foster a culture of safety excellence.
- Provide guidance and support to operational teams on SHEQ matters.
- Participate in SHEQ committee meetings and contribute to discussions on continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives and propose enhancements or modifications to improve outcomes and performance.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices, behaviours, and outcomes throughout the organization.
What You'll Bring
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Microsoft Office suite
- Qualification in Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH or similar is essential
- Strong understanding of SHEQ legislation, standards, and best practices in the UK.
- Environmental and/or Quality qualifications would be advantageous and membership of IOSH or IEMA beneficial but not essential.
- A valid UK driving licence is required, as the role may involve travelling to different work sites.
What We Offer
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long‑term career within OCU Group.
