Senior SHE Advisor

FJA are working with a national leader in the Water industry, who are looking to recruit a SeniorSHE Advisor. Based throughout the Southern Water region (primarily Sussex & Kent with occasional ad hoc support to Hampshire), we are looking for someone who will fulfil the day-to-day H&S duties and contribute to the management and development of the regional safety strategy. You will report directly to the Head of SHEQ and Senior SHE Advisor responsibilities will include:

• Provide support to the regional management teams to enable compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Provide support to regional management teams on the implementation of HSE guidance and best practice.
• Carry out systematic audits and inspections of construction sites, offices and other workplaces to verify compliance with the legislative requirements and compliance with the requirements of the health and safety management systems.
• Monitor the satisfactory resolution of health and safety problems.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to identify the root cause and learning points.
• Assist the regional management teams and employees with the preparation of risk assessments and identification of suitable control measures, as and when required.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the safety-related documentation, e.g. manuals, procedures, guidance notes and forms.
• Liaise with clients, HSE Inspectors and external assessors.

Essential Requirements of a Senior SHE Advisor:

• Extensive experience of health and safety practice with experience in the Water Treatment / Construction industry
• Extensive experience within a similar level position
• Knowledge of current statutory health and safety law in the UK
• Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
• Knowledge of good practice in construction, e.g. HSE guidance and approved codes of practice.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO 45001 (or similar management systems)
• Formal qualification in Occupational Safety and Health (e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate)
• Proficient report writing skills

Desirable

• CSCS card or affiliated scheme (SHEA Water)

If you are looking for a SeniorSHE Advisor role and want to work for a forward-thinking Company, then click on the 'apply now' button. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers