Safety Advisor - Electricity Distribution

Turner & Townsend; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Safety Advisor for its Electricity Distribution team in Leeds. The role focuses on ensuring safety compliance in operational areas, supervising staff, and maintaining high safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in open bus-bar compounds and leadership skills to effectively guide personnel. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical projects within a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to handle Company Safety Documents.
• Proven experience working in open bus-bar compounds.
• Ability to control staff and provide effective safety guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal supervision of unauthorized staff in electrical risk areas.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols defined by Company Safety Rules.
• Demonstrate exemplary behavior and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Job description

Safety Advisor - Electricity Distribution

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-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 projects in the world.

Job Description

Role Overview: The Safety Advisor will be responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of all staff, including third-party personnel, working in areas with electrical risks or classified as operational under the Company's Distribution Safety Rules. This role primarily involves acting as the "Safety Person" and holding the relevant Company System Authority Code.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Safety Management:

• Provide personal supervision of any "unauthorised" staff, including third-party personnel, in areas with electrical risks.
• Ensure all staff adhere to safety protocols and guidelines as defined by the Company's Distribution Safety Rules.
• Act as a non-working member of the working party, focusing solely on safety supervision.
  
  

Authorisation And Documentation

• Be authorised to receive and clear Company Safety Documents.
• Hold the relevant Company System Authority Code for this role, as specified in Part 3, Section 4 of the Technical Specification.
  
  

Experience And Knowledge

• Have sufficient experience and knowledge of the works being carried out, particularly in open bus-bar compounds.
• Provide safety advice, guidance, and instruction to staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  
  

Leadership And Example Setting

• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour by wearing appropriate PPE, maintaining self-discipline, good housekeeping, and adequate record-keeping.
• Manage time effectively and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
  
  

Staff Supervision

• The number of staff supervised will vary based on work activity, experience of working party members, and site layout.
• Follow any restrictions or amendments to working methods or supervision arrangements as detailed by the Authorised/Senior Authorised Person.
  
  

Qualifications

Authorisation:

• Must be authorised to be present in operational areas and handle Company Safety Documents.
• Must hold the relevant Company System Authority Code.
  
  

Experience

• Proven experience working in open bus-bar compounds.
• Ability to control staff and provide effective safety guidance and instruction.
  
  

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and record-keeping abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards and setting a positive example.
  
  

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

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