Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisor

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisor - covering North-West regional sites, based from an office in Manchester (no expectation to report to the office more than 1 day per week). Well established construction main contractor with an excellent reputation for people development, and a strong order book.

Job Summary:-

To develop Health, Safety, Quality and Environment as a business focused contributor to achieving the mission of driving change, improving safety standards and initiating behavioural change within the company culture.

Responsibilities:-

• Responsible for managing the Company’s health, safety, quality and environmental management/compliance issues.
• Assist the Senior HSQE Manager in ensuring that the HSQE policies and procedures of the Company compliment the growth and current business model.
• Assist the Senior HSQE Manager in managing the accident and incident investigation process.
• Report to the Senior HSQE Manager on HSQE performance/data and participate in forums with other managers to develop group-wide standards and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation, delivery and process of tender submission/client presentations when required.
• Manage training requirements monitor refresher training.
• Work with managers and the Senior HSQE Manager on continuous improvement of HSQE measures ensuring best practice to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Monitor adherence to HSQE processes/procedures, identifying potential breaches in standards and initiating action to address these.
• Assist in the Company audit plans and provide support and assistance during third party audits.
• Audit work activities across the Company and produce management reports and findings from these audits.
• Work with the Supply Chain Department to evaluate sub-contractors.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH Construction cert
• Member of IOSH
• CSCS card
• Experience in construction, civils, wastewater, highways, public realm or local authority projects
• Experience of HSQE site inspections/audits
• Track record of developing the HSQE function across a large number of sites in an operational/contractor environment
• Full clean driving licence
• A good understanding of the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products / internet and email
• Able to persuade and influence others using logic and reason.
• Ability to deliver quality HSQE management information.
• Able to influence a variety of audiences.
• Ability to act as an ambassador for the HSQE brand.
• Respects others views and takes them into account.
• Tactful and diplomatic when dealing with people, treating them with dignity and respect at all times.
• Able to cope under pressure and manage a wide range of priorities with multiple objectives.
• Team player.
• Strong commitment to customer service excellence.
• Conscientious, trustworthy, open and reliable.
• High level of energy and enthusiasm.