Senior HSE Advisor - HPC

Kaeferltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor to join our HSE team on a permanent basis. You will provide timely Health, Safety and Environment guidance across Legislation, Company Policies and Client requirements, supporting the HSE strategy for UK & Ireland.

You will lead site safety initiatives, develop risk assessments and audits, and mentor Advisors to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Travel to sites across the UK & Ireland is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven safety leadership in construction or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and codes of practice.
• NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications preferred.
• Ability to travel to UK & Ireland sites.

Responsibilities

• Advise site management on safety and environmental plans and risk assessments.
• Provide authoritative guidance on Health & Safety matters to stakeholders.
• Lead safety audits and inspections in line with IMS requirements.
• Prepare safety and environmental reports for internal and external purposes.
• Support HSE manager and project managers with Safe Start and Hazard Surveys.
• Deliver seminars/training for clients, employees and stakeholders.

Skills

Safety leadership

HSE knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Hazard risk assessment

Communication skills

Training needs analysis

Travel flexibility

Education

NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate

IOSH Membership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We are looking for a Senior HSE Advisor to join our HSE team and HPC on a permanent basis. As Senior HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for the provision of timely advice and guidance on all matters pertaining to Health, Safety and the Environment with respect to Legislation, Company Policies and Client requirements. You will support a team of Advisors to assist in the delivery of the KAEFER UK & Ireland HSE strategy.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Advise and assist site management in the preparation of safety and environmental plans, risk assessments and method statements for varying projects in line with company and client KPIs
• Providing authoritative guidance on Health & Safety matters to all stakeholders
• Ensure the site and applicable Management are aware of applicable legal obligations and notified of changes in legal process.
• Work with on site management in the development, delivery, implementation and maintenance of HSE policy and procedures
• Retain a strong and influence presence on site daily
• Support the HSE manager and construction managers with delivery of: Safe Start and Hazard Surveys
• Prepare safety and environmental reports as required
• Conduct safety and environmental audit and inspections in accordance with the Integrated
• Management System (IMS), record data for trend analysis into the Kaefer site management team
• Prepare daily and weekly reports to HSEQ and Divisional Directors.
• Conduct loss event investigations and prepare reports for internal and external purposes
• Provide HSE advise and direction to on site management, staff and contractors
• Assist site management in the periodic preparation and presentation of seminars/training for clients, own employees and other interested stakeholders
• Owner of site specific HSE documents, responsible for improvement and maintenance in collaboration with client, HSE Discipline Manager HSEQ Director
• Liaise with Health & Safety stewards on a regular basis ensuring consultation and participation of workforce.
• Lead in promotion of Health, Wellbeing initiatives within region.
• Drive behavioural culture change programs and encourage reduced risk type behaviours with site activities
• Manage relationship with client’s HSE teams
• Be able and efficient in managing own workload and timescales to meet client and KAEFER requirements

What You Will Bring

• Ability to plan, prioritise and organize work
• Safety leadership including assuring compliance to statutory requirements
• Professional in approach to dealing with issues and employees.
• Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion
• Be able to effectively influence individuals’ stakeholders and groups at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach with strict adherence to deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent information sharing ability and able to adapt to audience
• Can demonstrate strong knowledge of HSE law
• Can demonstrate experience in construction/heavy industry
• Advanced level of understanding and knowledge of HSE legislation and codes of practice.
• Can demonstrate excellent knowledge in hazard assessment and risk reduction methods.
• Significant hands-on experience in a safety related role
• Experience of dealing with HSE systems, processes and identifying training needs
• NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate and/or Diploma
• Member of IOSH (Certified or equivalent)
• Ability to travel. Kaefer sites are both UK and Ireland based and therefore travel to Client offices and Sites will be undertaken to support the HSE visibility, business development and HSE delivery.

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.5 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 35,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.