Glasgow or Livingston (Scotland Region)

Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Advisor

Your New Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a SHEQ Advisor on a permanent contract based in Glasgow / or Livingston. Your main responsibilities are to provide the business with guidance and support in relation to compliance with our SHEQ management systems and compliance with our legislative obligations. Monitor and review the implementation of our SHEQ management systems via audits and inspections and positively challenge the effectiveness and suitability of our risk controls and their implementation across the business. Help improve the health and safety culture throughout the business and assist the business to aspire to health and safety excellence and support the Divisional Head of SHEQ in the execution of their roles and responsibilities.

To support the Divisional Head of SHEQ:

Maintaining a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group, the divisions, depots and sites within your own remit.
Being an ambassador for SHEQ and promoting “out of the box” thinking to enable solutions to problems to be identified and implemented effectively with the customers and the operations that you support.
Facilitating the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls which help reduce risk and support a positive SHEQ culture.
Supporting and working closely with the internal customers, divisions, contracts, operational managers and teams as well as supporting clients and other key stakeholders in relation to planning, reviewing, and achieving SHEQ targets and objectives, promoting continuous improvement and helping to implement the requirements of our Occupational Health and Safety Plan.
Supporting the contracts to measure and monitor performance against the Group Conducting site visits to monitor and review performance and provide feedback (audit and inspection reports) and provide guidance and advice in relation to the corrective action that can/could be taken to address any non-conformances that are identified.
Monitoring and reviewing the closure/completion of corrective actions to ensure that they deliver demonstrable improvements and have been suitably and effectively implemented.
Developing and promoting positive working relations with all key customers i.e., operational management teams, teams/operatives, and external stakeholders.
Where necessary, supporting and attending client SHEQ forums (being an ambassador for the business).
Checking/reviewing that the operational teams you support undertake regular planning and engagement workshops with management teams, operational teams and supply chain partners.
Assisting operational managers and supervisors to prepare RAMS, Job Packs and assisting with the delivery of briefings to employees and contractors (where applicable to assist in the development of the Construction Phase Plans within the business).
Periodically reviewing and updating the RAMS to ensure that they remain suitable and effective and develop in line with the evolving needs of the business / clients.
Where required, supporting the operational management teams with client, project and subcontractor pre-start meetings/workshops to ensure that the work is effectively planned and will be executed safely.
Where inadequate working practices are identified that pose a significant risk to health, safety or the environment, ensuring that the unsafe operation is stopped and informing all relevant parties immediately (including senior operational managers and the Divisional Head of SHEQ).
Providing appropriate guidance, support, advice and assistance to the operational management teams.
Conducting accident/incident investigations and/or supporting investigations conducted by the Divisional Head of SHEQ or the SHEQ Director.
Conducting audits and supporting the delivery and execution of SHEQ assurance audits.

About You

Knowledge & Experience:

Demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally within the utilities and infrastructure or construction industry.
Theoretical & practical SHEQ expertise.
Exposure to the application of SHEQ policies, processes & legislation.
Project or programme safety planning, implementation, and compliance assessments.
Implementing and monitoring SHEQ management systems.
Viewing and updating risk assessments and method statements.
Effectively coaching & influencing/supporting internal & external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
Effectively supporting all levels of operational staff.

Required Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (minimum).
IOSH membership at an appropriate level (e.g., Tech IOSH).
Relevant internal auditor qualifications.
Environmental awareness.

Our Benefits

We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation
Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and access to counselling
- Access to 24/7 virtual GP
- Occupational Health support
Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):
- Cycle to Work
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more.
Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events.
Life Assurance Cover
Flexible Working
Long Service Awards
Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives.

Your New Company

The UK’s utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.

At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career. Our investment in our people enhances our expertise and flexibility, enabling us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.

Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Please review our Privacy Policy Privacy Policy - Ipsum before applying to this advert to know more about how we store and manage your personal data under GDPR regulations

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