SHEQ Advisor

SHEQ Advisor

Location: South West London

Duration: Permanent

Smart City Recruiters Ltd are recruiting for our client in the telecoms space; our client is one of the largest Telecom contractors in the UK and are looking for a SHEQ Advisor.

Being a part of our client’s team, you’ll be joining a value-based organisation, where they pride themselves on living their values. At the forefront of technological innovation, they are committed to shaping the future of communication infrastructure. If you are passionate about driving progress in the telecom industry and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, our client company is the place for you. Elevate your career with them and be part of a team that sets the standards for excellence in telecommunications.

Safety:                Putting health, wellbeing and safety of people first

People:                Engaging and empowering everyone to deliver and grow

Delivery:             Helping deliver our clients business needs

Integrity:             Behaving respectfully and in a sustainable manner to the individual, our communities and the environment, maintaining accountability and honesty in the way our client works

are currently looking for a forward thinking and self-motivated SHEQ Advisor to work on our client projects.

As the project SHEQ Advisor, you will be an important part of our SHEQ team, working together with the clients’ operations teams to ensure the safe delivery of all utility/service diversion works (telecom).

The role will support operations with our client’s client, Openreach for whom we are delivering multiple telecoms projects across Essex or Suffolk regions in a variety of different environments.

As the SHEQ Advisor, your duties & responsibilities will be:

• Implement and monitor Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate SHEQ risks in Telecoms infrastructure projects.
• Provide proactive advice on SHEQ matters to foster a culture of safety and compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess SHEQ performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, providing recommendations for prevention.
• Deliver training sessions to enhance SHEQ awareness and competency within the organization.
• Engage with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders to stay informed about industry developments.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Appropriate Construction Skills Card (EUSR SHEA Gas/Power would be desirable)
• Member of IOSH
• Working knowledge of current UK Health and Safety legislation and best practice
• Knowledge of street works and locating underground utilities/services
• Knowledge of Temporary Works
• Knowledge of environmental regulations
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to evaluate safety practices, procedures, attitudes, and awareness and to recommend methods of improvement
• Experience of delivering training modules (project inductions)
• Knowledge of a variety of occupational health risk environments, such as confined spaces and utilities service avoidance
• Ability to evaluate safe practices, procedures, attitudes and awareness and to recommend methods of improvement
• Ability to maintain favourable public relations
• Experience in delivering and implementing behaviour-based safety initiatives

In return for your skills and expertise, our client are offering a competitive benefits package including the below!

• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• Pension Scheme
• Access to our clients Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to progress in a successful company

For more information. Please forward your up to date CV.