SHESQ Advisor

The Opportunity OCU is seeking an experienced SHESQ Advisor to support the delivery of Safety, Health, Environment, Sustainability and Quality across our operational teams, projects and contracts. Working closely with the SHESQ management team and operational leadership, you will provide practical advice, undertake assurance activities and drive continuous improvement across our business.

You will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, managing operational risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company standards and industry best practice. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, construction or a similar operational environment, who can build strong relationships with frontline teams and influence safe working practices.

Provide day-to-day SHESQ advice, guidance and support to Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors and frontline operational teams. Undertake planned and ad hoc site inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement and supporting corrective actions. Support the development and review of risk assessments, method statements, SHESQ plans and Construction Phase Plans in accordance with CDM requirements.

Assist with incident response, lower-level investigations, root-cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions and lessons learned. Monitor SHESQ performance, compliance and trends, helping develop improvement plans, proactive campaigns and initiatives. Deliver and support inductions, toolbox talks, safety communications and training to promote a positive safety culture.

Coach and mentor operational managers, supervisors and developing SHESQ advisors, encouraging safe behaviours and challenging unsafe practices. Support occupational health and environmental management requirements, ensuring appropriate monitoring, action planning and record keeping. Assist with contractor assessments, tender evaluations, pre-qualification questionnaires and the mobilisation of new contracts, projects and depots.

Work collaboratively with the wider SHESQ team, escalating significant risks and specialist matters where required. Essential: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health and Safety management, or currently working towards it. Technical membership of IOSH and/or ISEP. Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification and experience against ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001.

Experience providing SHESQ assurance and frontline operational support within utilities, energy, construction, infrastructure or a similar sector. Strong working knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, site inspections, audits and health and safety compliance. Experience supporting incident management, corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and promote positive safety behaviours. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to operational sites as required. Desirable Additional qualifications or experience in environmental management, sustainability or quality assurance. ILM Level 4 qualification or equivalent leadership and management training, or currently working towards it. Experience coaching and mentoring other SHESQ professionals.

Experience supporting occupational health programmes, contractor assessments, tender submissions and project mobilisation.