SHEQ Business Partner

Equans Uk & Ireland

The Role

Overview

Lead H&S strategy, compliance and culture for MTS across sites

Key Responsibilities

  • incident investigations
  • data recording
  • training oversight
  • site visits
  • h&s systems
  • performance review

Tasks

-Hold close out meetings, to ensure SMART action plans are in place with actions identified to minimise the chance of recurrence of the adverse event. Assis the Operations team in preparing their findings to the Accident Incident Review board -Provide advice on any actions required from the findings of H&S Audits – providing guidance on any changes and improvements that may be needed to improve health and safety -Attend functional team meetings and SHEQ meetings as required.to communicate on H&S matters, trends and initiatives etc -Lead investigations and liaise with stakeholders, ensuring detailed investigations are undertaken and written reports documented, identifying the immediate, underlying and root causes of accidents, incidents including those classed as high potential (HiPo) events -Ensure all reportable data (Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPos, LTI’s, Incidents, LSV/MSV) are recorded accurately by the MTS division– and to coach personnel with this where required -Monitor and provide advice with regard to H&S training to ensure that all colleagues within the MTS div are suitably trained and developed. The delivery of mandatory training that supports health and safety should be monitored and prioritised -Identify employees in the MTS div to join the Safety Ambassadors team and mentor their development along the Safety Ambassador development pathway -Provide a monthly written H&S Business Performance Review as agreed with the Northern Region H&S Lead for the MTS Operations Director and the MTS Div Senior Leadership Team -Conduct regular site visits to support and engage with Operational Management and front line staff, to ensure the ongoing H&S of all persons undertaking or affected by EQUANS works. Provide documented SHEQ reports to AIMS to support this -Work with the SHEQ Team to utilise and maintain adequate H&S systems to meet statutory and company requirements -Support the management of Health and Safety across the MTS to ensure all work is undertaken to external and internal standards and guidelines -Support key bids, attend tender interviews, lead competitive dialogue in the bid process to ensure the EQUANS H&S Management arrangements and culture is properly represented -Identify and provide feedback on best practice, recognising those persons going ‘above and beyond’ or consistently contributing to improved H&S in the workplace -Work as a team with other H&S team members, functions and operations to continue to develop the positive Health & Safety culture, compliance and management system across Sustainable FM and the MTS Div -Establish H&S Action Plans for each contract with the MTS Operations Director in line with the business H&S plan to deliver safe workplaces, and improved employee engagement and culture as models of best practice

Requirements

  • nebosh
  • iosh
  • construction
  • fire management
  • problem solving
  • teamwork

What You Bring

-Understanding of Construction, Energy and FM technology and methods -Proven ability to provide straightforward, clear, and easy to understand information and documentation -NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; British Safety Council Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health; City & Guilds Level 5 (NVQ) Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice; NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent qualification or qualification by experience -Demonstrable experience relevant Health and Safety legislation -Ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team -Ability to provide creative solutions to issues/problems -Previous experience of a Health and Safety role within the construction, energy sector, FM or related industries -Membership of IOSH or an equivalent industry safety body -Experience of fire prevention and fire management -Demonstrable ability to create harmonious, collaborative working relationships and effective partnerships -NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Benefits

-Cycle to work scheme -Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes -Access to our growing employee networks -Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme -Holiday purchase scheme -2 corporate social responsibility days per year -Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary -Gym membership discounts -25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) -24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app -Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

The Company

About Equans Uk & Ireland

-It’s part of a global powerhouse operating in 20 countries with a €19.2 billion turnover in 2024. -In the UK & Ireland, the company delivers multi‑disciplinary projects—from town regeneration to smart energy systems. -Expertise spans technical services, facilities management, low‑carbon energy, green mobility, district energy and decentralised renewables. -Typical projects include hospital energy upgrades, heat networks at universities, public sector building retrofits and urban regeneration schemes. -A standout fact: it rebranded from ENGIE in mid‑2021 to sharpen focus and agility in technical and energy services. -Now led by a locally appointed CEO, it combines global scale with regional delivery—blending international muscle with UK‑Ireland focus.

Sector Specialisms

Microelectronics and new technologies

Data Centers

Biotechnology & pharmaceutical industry

Food industry

Nuclear

Energy production & renewable solutions

Marine & offshore

Defense

Transport

Airports

Smart buildings

Green mobility

Sustainable facilities management

Regeneration

Low-carbon energy solutions

Digital Services

Facilities Management

Sustainable Regeneration

Net Zero Carbon

HVAC

Cooling & Fire protection

Electrical

Mechanical & Robotics

Security Clearance

-dbs basic check required