Senior HSEQ Advisor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric vehicle charging solutions seeks a Senior HSEQ Advisor to drive HSEQ performance in compliance with ISO standards. The role involves developing HSEQ culture, managing legal compliance, and supporting operational teams to ensure high quality and safety in project delivery.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in health & safety, environmental, quality in a similar industry.
• Experience leading ISO audits.
• Knowledge of UK HSE regulations and ISO management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities promoting a positive HSEQ culture.
• Support maintenance of the HSEQ Management System.
• Conduct audits and site visits for compliance with ISO certifications.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Level 3 NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

IOSH Membership - TechIOSH

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Purpose of job:

Our aim is to become a market leader in provision of Electric Vehicle charging solutions provider to Local Authorities and businesses as part of our strategy to lead the transition to zero carbon.

The goal is to undertake an ambitious electric vehicle charging installation program, deploying high volume and quality EV installations across the nation. Our aim is to make the world a better place, one charge point at a time.

The Senior HSEQ Advisor will assist in advising both the operational and support service teams on all HSEQ matters. The Senior HSEQ Advisor will support implementation of Zest HSEQ Management System, including policies, procedures and processes business wide and provide support as a centralised resource for HSEQ performance monitoring.

Key Accountabilities:

The role is responsible for the following:

• Actively develop, support and lead activities aimed at making HSEQ a fundamental component within Zest, promoting and reinforcing a positive reporting and no blame HSEQ culture.
• Develop and recommend annual HSEQ targets and objectives in collaboration with the HSEQ team and members of SLT.
• Maintain a detailed working knowledge of relevant HSEQ legislation, industry best practice and subject expertise to ensure Zest’s compliance obligations are met.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the HSEQ Management System to ensure compliance with ISO certifications (9001, 14001, and 45001), comprising the Management System (SharePoint), Reporting Systems, Legal Registers, Environmental Compliance, Audit platforms etc
• Support safe, high-quality project delivery and continuous improvement by collaborating with Operational teams and other departments to identify and implement enhancements.
• Contribute to the Project Change Board to support effective organisational management of change.
• Monitor & measure HSEQ objectives, targets & performance proactively via audits & site visits. Utilise the HSEQ dashboard to review and analyse trends and disseminate findings via presentations and meetings.
• Manage the Legal register including regular review and documentation of compliance updates for example ensure compliance and awareness of CDM 2015 regulations within Zest through the implementation of the Management System CDM Processes.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, identifying and mitigating risks to protect people and property.
• Coordinate the annual Management Review (as a HSEQ team), ensuring all inputs and outputs are aligned with the requirements of ISO 9001 and utilise the outputs to develop future objectives and KPIs.
• Lead internal audits to support the maintenance of our ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications.
• Embed proactive quality implementation and incident prevention behaviours across all teams through hazard observations, NCR awareness and lessons learned.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders including employees, clients & contractors, providing support & guidance as required.
• Provide calm reactive response to any incident, accident or NCR, ensuring, through recognised investigative techniques, all underlying & root causes are identified & corrective/preventative actions are assigned and implemented within agreed timescales.
• Ensure that sub-contractors activities meet relevant HSEQ compliance obligations by ensuring suitable monitoring and supervision are established.
• Manage the scheduling, production and delivery of HSEQ awareness training e.g. Drop-in sessions, safety briefs & toolbox talks to the operational teams and the wider business.
• Ad hoc duties and support as appropriate.

Outcome, Results and Key performance indicators:

• HSEQ objectives & targets are met, maintained & safety performance is effectively communicated.
• Successful implementation of the HSEQ Management System & processes using internal audits & site visits in line with ISO Standards
• Retention of accreditations e.g. ISO Certifications, Safe Contractor etc.
• Maintain high quality outputs as well as a safe and healthy work environment and a positive HSEQ culture.
• Collection of attendance data of safety briefings and drop-in sessions and communication with departments to ensure continuous improvement.

Key Relationships:

• Internal – Provision of consistent, effective support & guidance to Operational departments both on and off site. Support sales and tenders with key elements of client HSEQ requirements, working with all business functions to ensure HSEQ is holistically implemented across all areas.
• External – Developing collaborative relationships with contractors & clients during all phases of projects. Liaising and maintaining relationships with HSEQ related suppliers as needed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A working knowledge of CDM 2015
• Experience/knowledge of engineering/manufacturing operational environment
• Working knowledge of UK HSE regulations
• Understanding of ISO requirements and management systems
• Internal and external audit experience
• Determining solutions for risk reduction and compliance.
• Quality Management awareness including developing a culture of continuous improvement and management of change
• Competent at managing stakeholder, customer and sub-contractor relationships and expectations.
• Knowledge or experience of incident investigation and NCR
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Clear and concise reporting (verbally and in writing)

Behaviours:

• Delivery focused and committed to achievement of project/company goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Innovative thinking skills with the ability to challenge the status quo.
• Skilled in negotiation, influencing and compromise.
• Conceptual & analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good interpersonal skills & the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Adaptability to deal with complex and rapidly changing projects, priorities and situations.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and with a sense of energy, ownership, and personal commitment.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Analytical mindset is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and try something new.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate or equivalent
• 2 years health & safety, environmental and quality experience in a similar industry
• Auditor training
• IOSH Membership - TechIOSH working towards CertIOSH Minimum
• Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
• IEMA / NEBOSH Environmental Awareness / Equivalent
• CSCS Card
• Experience leading ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 audits Internal or Third Party Auditor training
• Other H&S training (SSSTS, SMSTS, NRSWA, etc).

Zest is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the values and ultimately societal benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.