HSE Advisor - Construction

Black & Veatch; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HSE Advisor to join their Glasgow office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the health, safety, and environmental compliance across various projects. You will be responsible for implementing ISO standards, conducting audits, and delivering training to ensure safety regulations are met. With a strong focus on professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a team dedicated to building a safer and more sustainable world.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance-based Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Significant HSE experience in field/site environments is essential.
• Knowledge of UK safety and health standards and laws is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE programs for compliance with UK safety goals.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits across project sites.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 14001 Implementation

ISO 45001 Implementation

Construction Industry Knowledge

Legal Compliance Audits

Emergency Action Planning

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

NVQ Level 6/7 Diploma

Chartered Membership (CMIOSH)

Tools

ISO Management Systems

Job description

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Job Summary

As we continue to grow our business in the EMEA region, Black and Veatch are now hiring an HSE Advisor in our Glasgow, UK office.

In this role you will:

1. Support implementation and maintenance of external certifications (including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001)
2. Deliver training and audits across our UK project sites and offices
3. Conduct safety and health inspections for offices and sites around the UK.

You'll report to our ESHS (Environment, Safety, Health and Security) Lead EMEA, taking responsibility for Health, Safety and Environment compliance activity for assigned project sites and offices, in the UK and potentially in other key EMEA locations longer term. You'll work closely with our EMEA Quality Lead and our other site-based HSE Advisors.

This role is based in our Glasgow city centre office, with flexibility to travel to our London office and to project sites, both domestically and internationally, as required.

We work a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in the office/on site, 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develops and implements HSE programs that assist the offices and projects to meet company and UK safety and health goals and expectations.
2. Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs for offices.
3. Conducts office and project site visits, safety and health inspections and safety and health program and legal compliance audits.
4. Maintain ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 Management Systems for the business operations.
5. First point of contact for all compliance EHS Audit requests and liaison with ISO Lead for the business.
6. Conducts reviews of proposals and prequalification's and provides EHS input.
7. Develops Emergency Action Plans for offices and projects where applicable.
8. Develops project specific safety and health plans and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Background in Construction industry within the UK
2. Significant HSE experience within field/site environment
3. Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 set up, implementation and maintenance.
4. Willingness to undertake ISO HSE Lead Auditor certification, if not already obtained
5. NEBOSH National Diploma- level 6 or NVQ Level 6/7 Diploma or higher H&S Qualification
6. Knowledge of UK safety and health standards, practices and law
7. CMIOSH or working towards Chartered Membership

Preferred Qualifications

1. ISO HSE Lead Auditor certified from a recognized provider.
2. Experience with legal compliance audits and interfacing with external auditing bodies.
3. Experience working with Engineers and Design
4. Working knowledge of Environmental laws, Compliance & Permitting
5. Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
6. Knowledge of Health & Safety budgeting and cost control, security risk and control processes and procedures.

Job Grade

004
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