Senior Operational SHEQ Manager

OCU; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich Infrastrukturengineering sucht einen Senior Operational SHEQ Manager, um die Sicherheit, Gesundheit, Umwelt und Qualität innerhalb der OCU-Gruppe zu leiten. In dieser spannenden Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit verschiedenen Geschäftseinheiten zusammen, um die besten Praktiken zu entwickeln und sicherzustellen, dass alle gesetzlichen Anforderungen erfüllt werden. Sie werden eine Schlüsselrolle dabei spielen, eine sichere Arbeitsumgebung für alle Mitarbeiter zu gewährleisten und die kontinuierliche Verbesserung der SHEQ-Standards zu fördern. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an Sicherheit und Qualität interessiert sind und einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Branche ausüben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Versorgungsbranche, vorzugsweise im Energiesektor.
• Erfahrung in der Unfalluntersuchung und Ursachenanalyse.

Responsibilities

• Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung von SHEQ-Vorgaben in verschiedenen Geschäftseinheiten.
• Überwachung der SHEQ-Leistung und Implementierung von Verbesserungen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Führungsfähigkeiten

Verhandlungsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeiten

MS Office Kenntnisse

Education

NCRQ Level 6

NEBOSH Diploma

Minimum 5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Versorgungsbranche

Tools

MS Office

OCU One System

Job description

Due to our continued success in work winning, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operational SHEQ Manager to join us, based across the UK. You will assist in managing safety, health, environmental, and quality matters within OCU Energy and the wider OCU Group by providing professional advice and solutions, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements and best practices.

This role involves responsibility for various OCU Energy business units, including (but not limited to) OCU Hornbill, OCU Integrum, OCU Modus, OCU Trenchless, OCU Evolution, and OCU Energy Major Projects. You will engage with personnel at all levels of these units to develop and implement SHEQ best practices, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory provisions, OCU Group requirements, and industry guidance. You will work proactively with management to establish and maintain a safe working environment for all staff and third parties.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Act as the principal SHEQ contact for assigned business units (internal and external).
2. Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
3. Collaborate with management during project mobilization, construction, and post-construction phases.
4. Identify SHEQ resource needs, source candidates, and oversee onboarding, as agreed with the Head of Department.
5. Manage dedicated SHEQ personnel and liaise with regional SHEQ support, ensuring performance standards are met.
6. Support pre-qualification questionnaires and tender submissions.
7. Provide visible leadership to promote the OCU brand and uphold core Group requirements.
8. Assist in planning and promoting SHEQ programs and establish mechanisms for their implementation.
9. Support retention of Group ISO accreditation and related registrations.
10. Interpret and advise on the implementation of Group policies and safe systems of work.
11. Ensure compliance with the OCU Group Integrated Management System on contracts/projects.
12. Discharge SHEQ duties efficiently and effectively according to policies and procedures.
13. Monitor SHEQ performance and implement improvements as needed.
14. Develop data reporting mechanisms and compile SHEQ dashboards and KPIs monthly.
15. Conduct site, depot, and CDM audits, recording findings and managing actions for improvement.
16. Ensure projects have planned SHEQ arrangements and controls in place.
17. Engage with customers, attend meetings, and deliver presentations as required.
18. Conduct contractor onboarding evaluations.
19. Investigate root causes of incidents and near misses, propose preventative measures, and report findings.
20. Manage the OCU One system for records management in accordance with Group policies.

Skills and Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proactive with a mindset of continual improvement.
• Good negotiation and tactful assertiveness.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience in report writing and incident investigation.
• Self-motivated team player with discretion and professionalism.
• Professional appearance and manner.

Qualifications / Competencies:

• NCRQ Level 6 / NVQ Level 6 / NEBOSH Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the utilities sector, preferably power.
• Experience working with live substations.
• Experience with management systems and NERS accreditation (preferred).
• Experience with DNO/IDNO operations.
• EUSR or CSCS health and safety certification.
• Proficient in accident/incident investigation, including root cause analysis.
• Skilled in compiling documented information and data analysis.

At OCU, we lead in end-to-end infrastructure engineering across utilities, digital, and energy markets, delivering complex client requirements safely and efficiently. We work with leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital clients, and are seeking top talent to join our expanding team.