SHEQ Advisor

OCU areseeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to join our team based in Luton.

As a SHEQ Advisor you will beresponsible for providing expert advice guidance and support on health safety and environmental (HSE) matters to ensure compliance with regulations and standards and promote a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves conducting risk assessments implementing HSE programs and facilitating training and awareness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments of work activities processes and facilities to identify hazards and assess risks to health safety and the environment.
• Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and monitor their effectiveness over time.
• Assist in the development implementation and review of HSE policies procedures and management systems in accordance with relevant legislation regulations and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations standards and company policies and provide guidance on corrective actions and improvements as needed.
• Investigate accidents incidents near misses and environmental spills to determine root causes and contributing factors.
• Prepare and submit incident reports to management and regulatory authorities as required and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs and workshops for employees supervisors and managers to raise awareness promote best practices and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Facilitate toolbox talks safety meetings and other forums to engage employees in HSE discussions and initiatives.
• Assist in the development and testing of emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios including fire chemical spills and medical emergencies.
• Participate in emergency drills and exercises to evaluate response readiness and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. management HR operations) to integrate HSE considerations into business processes projects and decisionmaking.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including regulatory agencies contractors and community groups to address HSE concerns and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
• Proven experience as an HSE advisor or specialist preferably in a similar industry or sector.
• Sound knowledge of HSE legislation regulations codes of practice and industry standards applicable to the UK.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Effective problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities with a focus on practical solutions and riskbased approaches.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH IEMA) is desirable.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings weekends or shifts to accommodate operational needs and emergencies.
• Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Willingness to travel to various work sites or locations as needed.

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 customerfocused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip 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.