Quality, Health, Safety And Environment Advisor

Jackson Civil Engineering; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Adviser. You will provide vital QHSE advice and conduct inspections. Candidates should have experience in the construction industry and relevant certifications. The role includes benefits like a company car, pension scheme, and training programs, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car / car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in civils or construction industry with safety documentation.
• Knowledge of incident investigation and internal auditing.
• Willingness to progress in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, health, safety and environmental advice.
• Conduct regular H&S inspections and produce reports.
• Drive positive QHSE behaviours.

Skills

Confident communicator

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

CSCS card

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Job description

Overview

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Adviser

Jackson Civil Engineering is dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Due to increased workload, we are now recruiting for a Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Adviser to support both our Southern and Eastern Region. Travelling to various sites in Kent, Sussex and East Anglia is essential for this role, so a full UK driving licence will be needed and ideally you will need to be based around Essex to be central for both regions.

The main purpose of this role is to provide quality, health, safety and environmental advice and support across both regions.

Responsibilities

• Working in partnership with our operations team
• Conducting regular H&S inspections and producing reports
• Building excellent working relationships with our clients and partners
• Attending QHSE related workshops and forums
• Inspiring best practice within the company
• Driving positive QHSE behaviours
• Investigating incidents and recommending actions to prevent recurrence
• Supporting/leading QHSE initiatives
• Promoting compliance with our quality, health, safety and environmental policies and company procedures

Qualifications and experience

• Confident communicator who is flexible and able to multitask and respond to work demands with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in the civils or construction industry with reviewing and producing safety documentation (e.g., risk assessments) and carrying out site inspections or audits
• IOSH/NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (ideally combined with a National Certificate in Construction) and a valid CSCS card appropriate to the role
• Willingness to progress in the role; we encourage and support development
• Knowledge and experience of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001, incident investigation, internal auditing, and traffic management would be beneficial

Benefits

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car / car allowance
• The ‘Great Escape’ - leaving early every Friday
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Company social calendar & regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career

Other information

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.