Health & Safety Advisor

Description

• Support the contract based, proactive, occupational health programme on a risk-based basis.
• 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.
• Support the development and implementation of the account BTFL culture group and effective management of culture board activity.
• 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.
• Assist operational teams by attending pre audit reviews and as requested attendance at EHS related client audits.
• 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.
• Advise and support the account management on all EHS issues, promoting accountability and responsibility.
• Support line management and central functions in interactions with relevant statutory bodies and regulatory agencies, e.g. Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
• Support the development and delivery of Level 1, 2 and 3 assurance activities in line with the SQR Assurance framework.
• 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.
• Work with account HR leads in respect of supporting employees with managing health condition including individual risk assessments and reasonable adjustments.
• Develop collaborative and trusted working relationships with the operations team, client representatives and supply chain partners to deliver effective EHS management.
• Support line management in objectives set against sustainable goals such as energy efficiency and waste.
• Support the SQR HoSO in discharging full operational EHS and Wellbeing delivery and assurance through functional authority links.
• 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.
• Assist account leadership in ensuring compliance with all EHS statutory requirements, accredited processes and procedures, contract, and client specific requirements.
• 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 line management in the effective management of the Aspect and Impacts register.
• 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.
• Engage collaboratively with the SQR team, including HSW Business Partners for matters relating to EMCOR UK EHS functional authority.
• 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.
• 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 the development and implementation of the balanced scorecard gaining insight from and acting on the intelligence from the performance indicators.
• 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.
• Attend monthly Community of Practice (CoP) and any subordinate peer groups that are formed to review or develop health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with the central SQR Business Partners, establishing effective working relationships to deliver account based and enterprise EHS and Wellbeing goals.
• Support internal and external EHS audits and the completion of corrective actions within specified timeframes.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays - pro rata
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
• 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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance