HSQE Advisor (Utilities / Construction)

Architecture, Building, Construction and Planning
January 9, 2024

Job Description


Job title: HSQE Advisor (Utilities / Construction)

Company: Anglo Technical Recruitment

Job description: Job description

Our client is a global water management business that is currently seeking a HSQE Advisor (Water / Construction) to join them in London.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Managing Director and Commercial Director the HSQE advisor will be required to manage the day-to-day aspects of Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental (HSQE) and wellbeing within the organisation. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of working in the construction, civil engineering and/or M&E industry for a Main Contractor. The Senior HSQE advisor will be responsible for maintaining company standards and making improvements as necessary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the HSQE advisor are outlined as follows:

  • Work as part of a team in the delivery of the HSQE function, leading staff by example as a “one team” culture.
  • Continuously promote a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions.
  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Ensure standards are maintained at a site level through liaison with project delivery teams and regular site audits/inspections.
  • Facilitate customers in conducting Health and Safety audits/inspections.
  • Engage with our customers on Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental matters arising on projects and within the organisation.
  • Liaise, co-ordinate and cooperate closely with agencies such as the IFI, NPWS, HSA, EPA, OPW, etc.
  • Prepare and review preliminary and construction stage Safety and Health Plans.
  • Maintain Health and Safety Management System OHSAS 45001.
  • Maintain Quality Management System ISO 9001.
  • Maintain Environmental Management System ISO 14001.
  • Achieve and maintain Workplace Wellbeing Certification – KeepWell Mark.
  • Develop and maintain standard forms and procedures in line with OHSAS 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
  • Conduct and facilitate internal and external audits/inspections on OHSAS 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
  • Ensure sustainability of the company and seek opportunities and improvements for reducing the carbon footprint of our operations. In the long term implement and maintain Energy Management System ISO 50001.
  • Prepare monthly reports on HSQE for presentation at Management and Board meetings.
  • Obtain and review Health and Safety documentation, including insurances, from sub-contractors and suppliers to complete works on our sites.
  • Assist and guide the project delivery teams in preparation and submission of effective Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
  • Facilitate and advise on the role of PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers. Co-ordinate the role of PSCS on live sites and ensure that project delivery teams have all required documentation in place and up to date.
  • Provide assistance, oversight and guidance from time to time on tendering opportunities. Including preparation of technical input on HSQE write-ups and drafting of Construction Stage Safety and Health plans.
  • Ensure positive experience for the customer and their representatives instilling an ethos of HSQE awareness, collaboration and co-operation.
  • Respond to and address any customer and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner. Obtain customer satisfaction surveys and provide any feedback on how to improve our customer service.
  • Seek to improve Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards in the organisation by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
  • Keep appraised of latest legislation, standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
  • Provide input to business functions and operations in shaping and implementing efficiencies and improvements.
  • Other duties as required from time to time.

Requirements

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the HSQE advisor are outlined as follows:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role in the construction, civil engineering and/or M&E industry for a Main Contractor.
  • Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
  • Ability to liaise directly with customers as the company’s International representative on Health, Safety Quality, Environmental and Wellbeing issues.
  • Minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in a relevant Health and Safety and/or Environmental Qualification.
  • Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A highly motivated individual with an ambition to improve and enhance the Health and Safety culture in the Construction industry.
  • Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise.
  • Ability to work under pressure and react in a calm, professional, efficient and effective manner in the event of an near miss, accident or incident.
  • Excellent working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Expected salary: £40000 – 50000 per year

Location: London

Job date: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:39:42 GMT

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