Health & Safety Advisor

Description

• Working with the Central Supply Chain function to oversee safety related information provided by supply chain partner including RAMS, supply chain control/supervision procedures and the competency of operatives.
• Support line management in the effective management of the Aspect and Impacts register.
• Work with account HR leads in respect of supporting employees with managing health condition including individual risk assessments and reasonable adjustments.
• Collaborate with the central SQR Business Partners, establishing effective working relationships to deliver account based and enterprise EHS and Wellbeing goals.
• Support the contract based, proactive, occupational health programme on a risk-based basis.
• Develop collaborative and trusted working relationships with the operations team, client representatives and supply chain partners to deliver effective EHS management.
• Support effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate.
• Encourage and support the creation of a functional BTFL culture that embraces and supports EHS and Wellbeing principles and goals. This to include active promotion and application of the account culture group and balanced scorecard.
• Support the development and implementation of the account BTFL culture group and effective management of culture board activity.
• Support line management and central functions in interactions with relevant statutory bodies and regulatory agencies, e.g. Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
• Ensure all the submissions to all accreditations – RoSPA, British Safety Council and environmental awards are supported and submitted.
• Identify and support the delivery of EHS related training to relevant account team stakeholders to ensure EMCOR UK/client specified competence levels are maintained at all times.
• Support reviews of existing HSWE policies, procedures, and safe systems of work to include the suitability of risk assessments, methods statements and permit to work and the competence of those undertaking them.
• Responsible to the Head of HSE where established, or as required by the Account Director.
• Support the coordination of the work activities and control.
• Support internal and external EHS audits and the completion of corrective actions within specified timeframes.
• Support the development and delivery of Level 1, 2 and 3 assurance activities in line with the SQR Assurance framework.
• Engage collaboratively with the SQR team, including HSW Business Partners for matters relating to EMCOR UK EHS functional authority.
• Support the SQR HoSO in discharging full operational EHS and Wellbeing delivery and assurance through functional authority links.
• Assist account leadership in ensuring compliance with all EHS statutory requirements, accredited processes and procedures, contract, and client specific requirements.
• Anticipate / remain aware of future EHS legislation changes and support plans, as recorded in the EMCOR UK Legal Register, and introduce revised policy and/or processes as required to deliver against revised requirements.
• Support organisational ISO frameworks including but not restricted to ISO 9001/ 45001/3/14001, acting as site-based support for internal and external audits against these standards.
• Assist operational teams by attending pre audit reviews and as requested attendance at EHS related client audits.
• Support line management in objectives set against sustainable goals such as energy efficiency and waste.
• Bring to the attention of the account management, any hazards or risks not addressed in the company safety policy or procedures. This to include identifying risks that require escalation and input to the risk register i.e. cannot be resolved at source.
• Provide safety and risk intelligent professional support to the account whilst supporting and advising the management team, client, employees, supply chain partners and volunteers on all matters relating to EHS and Wellbeing.
• Attend monthly Community of Practice (CoP) and any subordinate peer groups that are formed to review or develop health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental initiatives.
• Provide professional support to project delivery services on the account including both minor works and capital projects, providing CDM support, project safety inspections and EHS advice as required.
• Advise and support the account management on all EHS issues, promoting accountability and responsibility.
• Support the development and implementation of the balanced scorecard gaining insight from and acting on the intelligence from the performance indicators.
• Support day-to-day operations on the management and reporting of all EHS accidents/incidents/near misses and safety observations ensuring immediate feedback, timely investigations are undertaken and reported, corrective actions assigned, learning from experience applied and updates provided as required within set timeframes.

Requirements

• Auditor trained or auditing experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (member of IOSH).
• Ability to work on own initiative and deliver key objectives.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safety and risk management.
• IEMA or similar in environmental awareness.
• Excellent networking skills and the ability to build / maintain relationships at all levels.
• An understanding of CDM2015 and BS 5975 Temporary Works Standard.
• Good oral and written communicator at all corporate levels.
• Methodical and disciplined approach to work prioritisation.
• Ability to work as part of and support, develop and positively influence and inspire both own and operational team.
• Functional authority to the Account Director for site based EHS and wellbeing matters.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, procedural technical and HSE compliance.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working in a regulated environment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a health and safety related role.
• Experience of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and 45003 standards
• Understanding of EHS legislation.
• Empathetic & empowering.

Benefits

• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance