HSEQ Lead

Network Plus; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the utilities sector is seeking an HSEQ Lead in Cardiff. You will be responsible for ensuring health, safety, quality, and environmental standards across operations. This role requires strong qualifications in health and safety management, experience with ISO standards, and excellent reporting skills. Competitive salary offered between £55,000 - £70,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven Health & Safety management abilities.
• Experience in maintaining quality standards in the utilities sector.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, quality and environmental standards are met.
• Conduct inspections and audits regularly.
• Complete reports on HSEQ achievements.
• Manage risks and promote safe work behaviors.

Skills

Health & Safety Qualification

Environmental Qualification

Quality Assurance experience

Utilities experience

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or degree equivalent

IEMA certification

Job description

As a HSEQ Lead, you will be responsible for health, safety, environment and quality aspects of work delivered through for a key client in the water industry. This role links to a wider central HSEQ team, meaning you will be responsible for communicating and cascading HSEQ initiatives, systems, processes, activities, regulatory and compliance requirements across the business. The role reports directly to the Divisional Head of HSEQ.

Department: Welsh Water

Location: Peartree Depot, Cardiff

Compensation: £55,000 - £70,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional levels of health, safety, quality and environmental standards are delivered; putting in place the processes and reports to continually monitor and maintain quality standards
• Ensure correct HSEQ reporting, recording, documentation management and safe systems of work; this includes regular inspections, audits and quality checks both at site and remotely
• Ensure the completion of verification inspections and audits; following up on closure of findings/non conformances
• Support the accident and incident investigations; promoting good quality re‑porting and closure
• Complete a weekly and monthly report on HSEQ achievements and issues identified
• Proactively address and manage any risks identified; communicating and driving improvements as well as close liaison with the internal HSEQ Team and external auditors
• Monitor Accident and Incident statistics for the contract; sharing reports at client meetings
• Support the contract on training and competency requirements, ensuring that the contracts are achieving the highest standards of training compliance
• Build and maintain relationships with the client
• Drive the correct and safe behaviours out on site and within the office
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Environmental Lead with accreditations and provide support where required, with standards, including but not limited to ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001, Achillies, ROSPA
• Support the contracts with quality control inspections to ensure that the correct water standards are in place at all times, carrying out briefings/training for engineers and supervisors as appropriate

Experience and Qualifications

• Health & Safety Qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or degree equivalent
• Environmental Qualification IEMA certification
• Quality Assurance experience
• Utilities experience (desirable but not essential)
• Full UK Driving License

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
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