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SHEQ Advisor

Employer
Hays Recruitment Services
Location
Wales / Monmouthshire, Wales, Abergavenny
Salary
Up to £45000.00 per annum
Closing date
3 Sep 2021

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Job Role
Health & Safety Advisor
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Private
NEBOSH Qualification
NEBOSH Certification

Job Details

SHEQ Advisor | Rail | Abergavenny | £45k

Your new company

Hays are working in partnership with one of the UKs leading regional civil engineering and construction contractors to source a SHEQ advisor to cover sites across Wales and the West of England. The Head Office is based in Abergavenny however, candidates will be required to be flexible in their working locations as the role will involve extensive travel throughout Wales and the West of England, including overnight stays .


Your new role

Proactively promoting SHEQ best practice across projects within the region, identifying practical and deliverable measures to continually improve the overall performance.

  • Working collaboratively with operational management/supervisory teams across the business in the implementation of SHEQ standards and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with current applicable legislation and client requirements.
  • Coaching and mentoring project teams and supervisors in behavioural safety and intervention techniques in response to poor safety practices or unsafe acts encountered on site.
  • Actively promoting close call reporting across projects, encouraging and mentoring site teams in use of the electronic Incident reporting systems
  • Providing professional occupational health and safety advice and guidance to project management, supervisors, workforce and contractors
  • Being in conjunction with management to assist with formal accident, incident and close call investigations
  • Undertaking site safety tours and inspections on behalf of the business
  • Supporting operations, undertaking safety stand-downs and focused briefings within your area of responsibility
  • Providing projects with Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental direction to ensure the business discharges its legal duty


What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role you will have proven extensive practical knowledge and experience of:

  • Well-developed personal and organisational skills
  • Self-motivated with a pro-active can do attitude and approach
  • Proven communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload

In addition, you will have proven experience in a Rail SHEQ Advisory role and be in possession of a recognised occupational Health and Safety membership of IOSH. (Ideally NEBOSH Construction, NVQ Level 5/6). Ideally you will also be environmentally qualified with membership of IEMA. If you have a detailed knowledge of both rail and civil engineering interfaces and practices that would be seen as advantageous, as would relevant experience in the use of incident reporting, SharePoint and other electronic management systems. The successful candidate should also have experience in the review and auditing of project documentation such as construction phase plans and work package plans in accordance with Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/0044.

Other additional skills include:

Previous experience in major engineering or rail infrastructure projects an advantage
Previous experience of ISO 45001:2018, ISO14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 an advantage
Previous experience of RISQS, Network Rail PC License standard desirable Experience in Temporary Works and Lifting Operations in rail environment (desirable) Sentinel PTS and CSCS card


What you'll get in return

In return you will be joining a leading construction company with the opportunity for further training and progression and you will receive a generous salary of £45k plus benefits package.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Company

Hays Health & Safety is the UK’s leading recruitment consultancy dealing with specialist Health & Safety jobs, Working with the sector’s top employers, specialist recruitment consultants are actively involved in the industry, possess a unique knowledge of the health & safety market and an in-depth understanding of individual role requirements.

For a selection of CDM coordinator jobs and health & safety director jobs visit our dedicated website at hays.co.uk/hs. We can give you expert knowledge at our careers advice portal and broaden your horizons with our international opportunities.

 

 

 

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