SHESQ Advisor

OCU Group; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking an experienced SHESQ Advisor to support Safety, Health, Environment, Sustainability and Quality across our operations and contracts in East London. You will provide practical advice, undertake assurance activities and drive continuous improvement while promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards.

Working with the SHESQ management team and site leadership, you will lead site inspections, risk assessments, incident

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health and Safety management.
• Technical membership of IOSH and/or ISEP.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification and ISO 45001/ISO 14001 experience.
• Experience providing SHESQ assurance and frontline operational support in utilities, energy, construction, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, site inspections, audits and safety compliance.
• Experience supporting incident management and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to challenge unsafe practices.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills; MS Office proficiency.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day SHESQ advice to Project Managers, Site Managers and frontline teams.
• Undertake planned/ad hoc site inspections, audits and assurance activities with improvement actions.
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements and Construction Phase Plans per CDM requirements.
• Assist with incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Monitor SHESQ performance and drive improvement plans and campaigns.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, safety communications and training.
• Coach operational managers and SHESQ advisors to promote safe behaviours.
• Support occupational health and environmental management requirements.
• Assist with contractor assessments, tenders and mobilisation of new contracts.
• Collaborate with SHESQ team and escalate significant risks.

Skills

SHESQ knowledge

Auditing

Risk assessments

Incident management

Stakeholder mgmt

Training delivery

Driver's license travel

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (H&S)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SHESQ Advisor

Department: Large Energy Programmes

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: East London

Reporting To: Alex Thacker

Description

The Opportunity

OCU is seeking an experienced SHESQ Advisor to support the delivery of Safety, Health, Environment, Sustainability and Quality across our operational teams, projects and contracts.

Working closely with the SHESQ management team and operational leadership, you will provide practical advice, undertake assurance activities and drive continuous improvement across our business. You will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, managing operational risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company standards and industry best practice.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, construction or a similar operational environment, who can build strong relationships with frontline teams and influence safe working practices.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day SHESQ advice, guidance and support to Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors and frontline operational teams.
• Undertake planned and ad hoc site inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement and supporting corrective actions.
• Support the development and review of risk assessments, method statements, SHESQ plans and Construction Phase Plans in accordance with CDM requirements.
• Assist with incident response, lower-level investigations, root-cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Monitor SHESQ performance, compliance and trends, helping develop improvement plans, proactive campaigns and initiatives.
• Deliver and support inductions, toolbox talks, safety communications and training to promote a positive safety culture.
• Coach and mentor operational managers, supervisors and developing SHESQ advisors, encouraging safe behaviours and challenging unsafe practices.
• Support occupational health and environmental management requirements, ensuring appropriate monitoring, action planning and record keeping.
• Assist with contractor assessments, tender evaluations, pre-qualification questionnaires and the mobilisation of new contracts, projects and depots.
• Work collaboratively with the wider SHESQ team, escalating significant risks and specialist matters where required.

What You’ll bring

Essential:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health and Safety management, or currently working towards it.
• Technical membership of IOSH and/or ISEP.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification and experience against ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001.
• Experience providing SHESQ assurance and frontline operational support within utilities, energy, construction, infrastructure or a similar sector.
• Strong working knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, site inspections, audits and health and safety compliance.
• Experience supporting incident management, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and promote positive safety behaviours.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to operational sites as required.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications or experience in environmental management, sustainability or quality assurance.
• ILM Level 4 qualification or equivalent leadership and management training, or currently working towards it.
• Experience coaching and mentoring other SHESQ professionals.
• Experience supporting occupational health programmes, contractor assessments, tender submissions and project mobilisation.