Lead SHEQ Advisor (Environmental and Carbon Lead)

Excalon Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with safety standards and lead environmental initiatives. The role involves developing safety plans, conducting inspections, and mentoring staff. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and a full driver's license, with flexibility for travel across the UK.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus scheme

Vehicle and fuel allowance

Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan

Group Life Insurance (1x Salary)

Occupational health services

Annual health surveillance

Employee Assistance Programme

Funded qualifications and training

Qualifications

• Full driver's license and flexibility for nationwide travel required.
• Relevant Street Works accreditation essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations.
• Develop and review Construction Phase Plans and conduct H&S inspections.
• Lead environmental and carbon reduction initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of H&S legislation

Safety planning and risk assessment techniques

Confined spaces skills

Utilities and excavation safety knowledge

Safe working techniques

Education

NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate

IEMA Foundation Qualification and Associate Membership

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Job Title

Lead SHEQ Advisor (Environmental and Carbon Lead)

Salary

Competitive

Location

Duncan Street, Salford with travel to sites nationally

Job Type

Permanent, Full time

Working Hours

40 hours per week

About Us

Excalon is a leading infrastructure contractor specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry. With recent new business wins with multiple major clients adding to our existing portfolio of framework agreements and ongoing Major Projects, this is an exciting time to join our business.

Purpose Of The Role

To ensure the Company meets health and safety standards through the implementation of the Company Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring compliance with government regulations and industry best practices. To support the Head of SHEQ in developing the SHEQ Advisor to achieve Company standards. Act as Environmental and Carbon Lead for the Company, developing the environmental impact and carbon reduction strategy.

Please note that due to the nature of the role, the candidate will need a full driver’s license and must be flexible with nationwide travel.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as escalation point for SHEQ matters in the absence of the Head of SHEQ.
• Develop and review Construction Phase Plans (CPPs).
• Carry out H&S inspections on all projects.
• Coordinate accident reporting and investigation.
• Log and monitor hazard reports.
• Stay updated with H&S legislation and industry best practices.
• Handle queries and correspondence regarding H&S issues, providing advice as needed.
• Issue H&S alerts or guidance as appropriate.
• Implement the organisation’s IMS and Health & Safety policies.
• Manage and mentor employees to ensure IMS implementation and safe work practices.
• Lead environmental and carbon reduction initiatives, developing strategies and setting goals.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report on carbon emissions, identifying reduction opportunities.
• Perform internal audits per the audit schedule.
• Coordinate health and safety procedures and training.
• Monitor work sites through inspections and audits.
• Record non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Distribute lessons learned.
• Support external accreditations such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NERS, Achilles.
• Review and update company procedures.
• Liaise with safety representatives and operatives.

About You

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Relevant Street Works accreditation
• Knowledge of H&S legislation
• Safety planning and risk assessment techniques
• IEMA Foundation Qualification and Associate Membership
• Confined spaces skills
• Utilities and excavation safety knowledge
• Safe working techniques
• NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate and IOSH

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Internal Auditor for OHSAS ISO 45001
• NEBOSH Diploma

Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus scheme
• Vehicle and fuel allowance
• Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan
• Group Life Insurance (1x Salary)
• Occupational health services
• Annual health surveillance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded qualifications and training

Please note we are currently not offering sponsorships. All applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. Click on the APPLY button to submit your CV and cover letter. Candidates with experience as Senior H & S Advisor, H&S Officer, Environmental Safety Officer, or similar roles may be considered.