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Senior SHEQ Advisor

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

London, Greater London SE24, England

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior SHEQ Advisor to join a leading organisation in the utilities and power sector based in North London.
  • The successful candidate will provide health, safety, and environmental leadership across various power and electrical projects.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as a Senior SHEQ Advisor within construction, utilities, or civil engineering, ideally in the power sector, with a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, monitoring contractor standards, and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Qualifications required include NCRQ Level 6 / NVQ Level 6 / NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and a full UK driving licence.
Due to significant growth and recent contract wins, an exciting opportunity has arisen for anexperiencedSenior SHEQ Advisorto join a leading organisation in the utilities and power sector. Positions are available at offices based inNorth London. The successful candidate will provideHealth, safety, and environmental leadership, offering expert advice, training, and support across various power and electrical projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure strict adherence to reporting and recording procedures for accidents and dangerous occurrences as required underRIDDOR, following guidance from theSHEQ Manager.
  • Provide specialist advice onhealth, safety, and environmental policiesand ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
  • Monitor health and safety standards applied by contractors, ensuring they meet contractual requirements and company policies.
  • Ensure all site employees adhere to health and safety policies, procedures, and client requirements.
  • Recommend disciplinary action where supervisory staff fail to meet safety responsibilities.
  • Take appropriate action in cases ofsafety non-complianceon-site.
  • Ensure asafe and healthy working environmentfor all personnel and visitors across operational sites and premises.
  • Monitor the provision and effectiveness ofwelfare facilities.
  • Promote and encourage thereporting of near missesto drive continuous improvement.
  • Work across various project sites within the UK, as required by business needs.

Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience as aSenior SHEQ Advisorwithinconstruction, utilities, or civil engineering, ideally within thepower sector.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effectivepeople managementand leadership abilities.
  • A proactive approach with acontinuous improvement mindset.
  • Excellentnegotiationandproblem-solvingskills.
  • A tactful yet assertive manner with the ability to influence and challenge where necessary.
  • Ability to deliverclear, confident, and engaging presentations.
  • Strongorganisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • In-depth knowledge ofhealth & safety legislationand the ability to interpret relevant laws and regulations.
  • Proficient inMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Experience inincident investigationand preparingdetailed reports, including root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Ability to handleconfidential informationwith professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • NCRQ Level 6 / NVQ Level 6 / NEBOSH Diplomain Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Previous experience in thepower utilities sector.
  • Experience working withinlive substations.
  • Familiarity withNERS Accreditationandmanagement systems.
  • Experience working withDNOs and IDNOs.
  • Auditing accreditation for ISOs 9001, 14001 and 45001 (desirable).
  • Familiarity with the application of SHEQ in a CDM2015 context (desirable).
  • EUSR or CSCS certificationin General Health & Safety.
  • Strong report-writing skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence (required).

Location
  • Office location:Borehamwood.
  • Work will be based acrossvarious project sites along the M4 corridor from Slough to Swindonin thepower, commercial, and industrial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated SHEQ professional looking to make a real impact within agrowing and dynamic organisation.

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