HSE Advisor

Eku Energy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support health and safety initiatives across projects in the UK and EMEA. You will implement safety frameworks, conduct site inspections, and manage compliance adherence. Ideal candidates hold NEBOSH qualifications and have significant experience in the construction sector. The role offers benefits including 25 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 Days of annual leave

Flexible working

Short Term Incentive bonus

Great working culture globally

Attractive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in health and safety for construction projects.
• Operational understanding of health and safety legislation in the UK.
• Experience in establishing and implementing WHSE management systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate health and safety risks across Eku projects.
• Implement WHSE framework and projects in collaboration with management.
• Conduct regular site inspections and contractor health and safety engagement.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our UK team. Reporting to the Global WHSE & Risk Manager, the Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for supporting the UK and EMEA business in identifying and mitigating health and safety risks across the development, delivery and operations of our assets, whilst also providing support to group-wide reporting and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the proactive identification and mitigation of health and safety risks across Eku projects and operating assets in collaboration with the development and delivery and asset management teams.
• Hands on implementation of Eku Work Health, Safety and Environment (WHSE) framework and projects across the UK and EMEA business in collaboration with the Global WHSE & Risk Manager.
• Maintain, review and enhance local health and safety management tools and processes to align with legislative compliance obligations and mitigate potential health and safety risks.
• Provide technical support on health and safety compliance and risk mitigation needs across UK and EMEA during project planning, delivery and asset operations.
• Facilitate the transfer of health and safety knowledge to internal stakeholders through engagement activities, mentoring/coaching on safety management and internal and external training programs.
• Conduct regular site inspections and contractor health and safety engagement activities across active construction projects to proactively identify and resolve observed health and safety hazards.
• Coordinate and participate in incident response and investigation processes in accordance with Regulatory requirements and Eku procedures.
• Contribute to and facilitate the implementation of health and safety assurance programs across the UK and EMEA business operations.
• Develop, collate and maintain key reporting metrics and data for inclusion in the regular business reporting requirements.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies in respect to health and safety issues as and when required.
• Keep up to date with developments in the health and safety field including legislation, regulations, guidelines and industry best practice across the UK as a minimum.

Qualifications

You will hold a NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent and bring a minimum of 5 years of experience leading positive health and safety behaviours and performance within construction projects, either performing in-house or consultancy roles, preferably within the renewable or infrastructure sector.

You will have experience working across multiple projects, initiatives, including conducting risk assessments, incident investigations and audits. The ability to demonstrate operational understanding of the health and safety legislation within the UK as a minimum, preferably expanded experience across Italy and Germany, with a flexible and adaptable communication style will hold you in good stead to be successful in this role.

Desirable qualifications and experience in establishing and implementing WHSE management systems with associated qualifications and/or certifications.

Benefits

• 25 Days of annual leave
• Flexible working
• Short Term Incentive bonus based on company and personal targets
• Great working culture globally
• Attractive remuneration package