SHEQ Advisor - OCU Group : Job Details

We currently have a new opportunity for an experienced SHEQ Advisor to join OCU Group covering the East of England. This is an advisory / support position within the SHEQ Team, responsible for supporting effective SHEQ delivery within the region. The purpose of the role is to apply and promote the relevant health, safety, environment and quality policies and standards across the operational region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide SHEQ guidance / assistance to the Operational Management Teams.• To Support Regional bid teams - simple PQQs and tactical responses.• Take an active role within the set up and mobilisation of regional new contracts, depots and acquisitions.• Assisting in the development of locally required risk assessments, method statements and SHE plans including CDM Construction Phase Plans.• Be visible and known to the regional operations supported.• Conducting suitable and effective SHEQ Compliance monitoring activities in Region and tracking the completion of all corrective action.• Provide SHEQ Compliance monitoring activities for the broader business.• Monitor and track SHEQ compliance information in region for trends etc. highlighting concerns and providing key support in the development and implementation of improvement actions, initiatives and plans.• Provide feedback to the Sub Contractor and Supplier SHEQ compliance database.• Undertake company inductions for new operatives and staff members.• Support with external accreditation and client audits.• Provide support for accident / incident investigations in relation to regional incidents.• Take a lead / impartial role in investigating serious / significant accidents and incidents• Liaise with management in relation to the notification of accidents / incidents and dangerous occurrences.• Work in support of Regional Management teams to achieve good SHE performance standards.• Recommend solutions in respect of significant SHEQ audit non-conformance or adverse accident investigation findings.

Skills and Experience:

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent as a minimum. Associate / Tech / Grad Member of IOSH and IEMA desirable.• IT Skills - capable use of Microsoft Office software suit (word, excel etc.) and ability to interact with company systems.• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.• Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal, Written & Face to Face).• Professional approach, self-organised and motivated to influence stake holders.• Interpersonal - builds relationships internal / external.• Presentation Skills and ability to assist in delivery of training.• Mentoring and support to Operational Teams.• Decision Making/ Problem Solving.

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, 'One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.