SHEQ Officer

HVSS - High Voltage Systems & Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HVSS is seeking a SHEQ Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across various utilities projects. The role encompasses managing industry accreditations, conducting site audits, and providing safety training. With a strong focus on environmental management and safety culture, this position is suited for qualified safety professionals looking to contribute to a dynamic company. Benefits include generous holiday allowances and private health coverage.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Up to 3 extra days holiday for long service

5% employer pension contribution

Private health cover

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• SMSTS or equivalent qualification required.
• NEBOSH General level certification is essential.
• Experience in Utilities and/or construction activities is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health and safety compliance and monitor implementation.
• Manage application of industry accreditations and employee competency.
• Conduct site audits, risk assessments, and safety training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Planning and organisational skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulation 2015

Education

SMSTS or equivalent qualification

NEBOSH General level

IOSH Membership - Technical Level

Job description

About Us

HVSS, founded in 2010, are a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation amongst clients and the wider utilities industry. We have seen immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK, we provide an innovative approach to our clients nationally. We offer services ranging from private high voltage connections and maintenance to multiple new connections across Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water and EV Charging. We strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.

The Role

Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Company's Health and Safety policy. The position ensures that the Company and its Contractors comply with the requirements of legislation by monitoring compliance. Participate in the investigation of incidents, accidents and near misses, audits and Risk Assessments. The SHEQ Officer monitors the implementation of Safe Work Procedures and maintains and updates all relevant administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the application and maintenance of all required Industry Accreditations
• Management of the employee & relevant sub-contractor competency matrix
• Manage and maintain the supplier and sub-contract services through PQQ’s.
• Assist with PQQ application to potential clients
• Attend site meetings and contribute to site safety discussions
• Conducting site safety walk, site audits and reviewing risk assessments and ensure measures to control risks are implemented and monitored.
• Provide health and safety advice and support on the site project and assist the project team in achieving project goals
• Arrange mandatory and technical training for all employees
• Ensuring contractor safety management arrangements are established and implemented.
• Promote environmental awareness to employees, subcontractor and all persons in the site vicinity and stress to all employees and visitors the importance senior management places on safe work practices and environmental protection.
• Ensuring environmental and quality requirements are met.
• Investigation and formal recording and reporting of accidents, incidents and NCR’s throughout the wider business.
• Co-ordinate the Authorisation process in alignment with LRQA expectations.
  
  

Experience & Qualities

Essential

• SMSTS or equivalent qualification
• Qualified to NEBOSH General level
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Competent in the using suite of Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Knowledge and experience of the application of the CDM Regulation 2015
• Experience in Utilities and / or construction activities
  
  

Desirable

• First Aid level Basic Certificate
• Fire Prevention Certificate
• Qualified to NEBOSH Construction level
• Experience of implementing Health and Safety in a highly technical, complex industrial environment
  
  

Essential:

• Exposure to and understanding of implementation of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001
• Environmental and/or Quality qualification
• Knowledge of the implementation of LRQA’s Competence Authorisation Process
• IOSH Membership - Technical Level
  
  

Perks & Commitments

• Full Time, Permanent role
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm (40 hours per week)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard
• Up to 3 extra days holiday for long service - 2 years +1, 5 years +1, 10 years +1
• The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 2x Death in Service Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private health cover, half paid for by us, and fully paid after 3 years