Regional SHEQ Advisor

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

OCU Group are looking for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join the team based in Yorkshire.

You will provide an advisory / support position within the Regional SHEQ Team with responsibility for supporting effective SHEQ delivery within the region supported. Supporting the operational management in their endeavours to keep our people, assets, and the environment safe from harm.

This will be achieved by actively applying and promoting the relevant health, safety, environment and quality policies and standards across the operational region and includes.

• SHEQ support and advice for the Operating region

• Monitoring SHEQ performance at a Regional / Project level

• Reporting to operational management on good performance / best practice as well as deficiencies and areas of weakness identified.

• Provision of key support with regards to the development and implementation of improvement actions, initiatives and plans.

• Reinforcing positive and challenging negative behaviours against our Mindset principals when observed

• Incident investigation and the sharing of lessons learnt.

Furthermore, the SHEQ Advisor will build and maintain firm relationships with key stakeholders including Customers, Contractor Management Teams and Site Operational Teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organising: SHEQ guidance / assistance to the Operational Management Teams.

• SHE Support for Regional bid teams – simple PQQs and tactical responses

• Active role within the set up and mobilisation of regional new contracts, depots and acquisitions

• Assisting in the development of locally required risk assessments, method statements and SHE plans to include CDM Construction Phase Plans

• Support role in the development and implementation of SHE Management Systems for the broader business

• Planning and Implementing: Be visible and known to the regional operations supported

• Conducting suitable and effective SHEQ Compliance monitoring activities (audit / engagements) in region and tracking the completion of all corrective action.

• Support role SHEQ Compliance monitoring activities for the broader business

• Monitoring and tracking SHEQ compliance information (lead and lagging indicators) in region for trends etc. highlighting concerns and providing key support in the development and implementation of improvement actions, initiatives and plans.

• Provide feedback to the Subcontractor and Supplier SHEQ compliance database.

• Undertake company inductions for new operatives and staff members.

• Active role in the development and publication of SHE communications

• Involvement in worker consultation through attendance at Project reviews, worker groups and SHEQ engagements

• Audit and Review: Report on activities, local performance and improvement actions, initiatives and plans regularly

• Support role with the external accreditation and client audits

• Support role at regional and depot level review meetings

• Providing support for accident / incident investigations in relation to regional incidents.

• Tracking accident / incident reports to ensure that all corrective actions and recommendations are appropriate and are fully implemented

• Taking a lead / impartial role in investigating serious / significant accidents and incidents

• Liaising with management in relation to the notification of accidents / incidents and dangerous occurrences.

• Decision making authority: Empowered to stop or halt operations deemed to pose risk of significant health, safety or environmental breaches and impose sanction or improvement action accordingly

• Works in support of Regional Management teams to achieve good SHE performance standards.

• Recommends solutions in respect of significant SHEQ audit non-conformance or adverse accident investigation findings

To be successful in the role you will need to show you are competent in the following –

• Knowledge and application of SHEQ management principles and best practice within a Utilities services / construction operational arena.

• Essential Functional / Technical Skills

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent as a minimum. Associate / Tech / Grad Member of IOSH and IEMA desirable.

• IT Skills – capable use of Microsoft Office software suit (word, excel etc.) and ability to interact with company systems

• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

• Personal Attributes / Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal, Written & Face to Face).

• Professional approach, self-organised and motivated to influence stake holders

• Interpersonal – builds relationships internal / external

• Presentation Skills and ability to assist in delivery of training.

• Mentoring and support to Operational Teams.

• Decision Making/ Problem Solving

Driven by values, powered by inclusion.

At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.

Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.

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