HSE Advisor

H9 Talent Solutions are working with a global independent renewable energy company in the recruitment of a HSQE Advisor on a permanent, full time basis.

The role can be based from Glasgow or Kings Langley, with occasional site travel required.

The position

The purpose of the job is to provide consistent and relevant support and guidance in relation to health, safety, quality and environmental (HSQE) matters to all business units based in UK and Ireland, primarily focussing on Development and Construction.

The HSQE Advisor will work together with all value-streams across the UK to set and deliver business objectives that are balanced in terms of HSQE impact as well as cost efficiency.

Accountabilities

Support the Lead HSQE Manager as required to ensure that the HSQE performance of company reflects good industry practice and complies with relevant legislation, guidance and company policies.

Provide HSQE advice to business units.

Undertake audits

Assist with development of the HSQE management systems to ensure that it delivers continuous improvement, promotes exemplary HSQE behaviour and provides a commercial advantage for all UK-based business units

Review and comment on business documentation e.g. risk assessment, procedures, method statements, training courses etc.

Analyse HSQE trends identified through incidents, audit and inspections and present finding and recommendations to business units

Undertake regular site HSQE inspections, normally once a month per site however this may vary depending on the risks.

Undertake incident investigation

Prepare workshop/ briefing materials

Undertake and or facilitate workshops to communicate HSQE matters when required, prepare written feedback on workshop outcomes to value streams

Engage with contractors and clients

Select and review training organisations and training courses both internal and external

Support the business in the setting out competency requirements and to support the development of training programmes

Prepare regular reports to the Lead HSQE Manager

Assess the suitability of suppliers HSQE management systems as part of a pre-qualification process

Be a passionate example to all and champion of excellent HSQE culture and behaviours

Challenge poor culture and behaviours at any level and support others to do the same

Collaborate with project teams to promote simplicity and clarity in our processes, method statements and work instructions backed by clear communication both written and verbal
Knowledge

Minimum requirement NEBOSH Certificate or Equivalent

Knowledge of UK&I Health Safety and Environment Legislation

Quality Audit training, e.g. UKAS approved or equivalent

An understanding of the construction industry

An understanding of behavioural safety programmes
Skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with various stakeholders, such as regulators, clients, contractors and suppliers, as well as to build rapport, trust and collaboration within and across teams.

Able to establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with various stakeholders, based on mutual respect and understanding.

Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills. Ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way appropriate to the needs of the reader

Ability to read and understand standards from external sources, e.g. HSE, SEPA, EA, NIEA Able to make sound and timely decisions based on relevant information, analysis and judgement.
Experience

Experience in the renewables sector and/or experience of the construction industry

Experience of manufacturing industry or operational sites will be considered

Undertaking internal and supplier audits

Experience applying, implementing and developing of Quality, Health and Safety and/or Environment management systems

Supporting and developing HSQE knowledge of motivating site and office-based teams
Other Attributes

Willing to travel and occasionally work unsocial hours

A collaborative outlook demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members.

Passionate approach to communicating and improving HSQE management in the business.

Full Driving License that allows driving in the UK & Ireland.

Physically able to work on construction and operational sites (including climbing wind turbines subject to completing training)

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