Due to rapid growth within the business, we are currently recruiting for a SHEQ Advisor to join our vibrant and dynamic team!

At OCU Opals (Part of the OCU Group of companies), we design, build, manage and maintain vital communications infrastructure for every-day use for a better-connected world. We work with major network operators, technology vendors and engineering companies to create the next generation of communication networks.

We are proud to have built a business based on a responsive, customer-focused, partnership approach which allows us to support our clients with major project and programme delivery. Our Vision is to be the supplier of choice with our clients, by developing long term partnerships which are built on safety, quality and by delivering what we promise.

Duties of the SHEQ Advisor:

• Work with Operational teams to help deliver high quality projects to our clients.
• Implement policies, procedures, and Safe working practices on our site.
• Carry out regular Office, Depot and Site Audits and Inspections.
• Deliver Inductions to new teams and personnel.
• Support the management in Development and distribution of Health Safety plans for standalone and Framework projects.
• Provide advice and guidance to all staff.
• Undertake Risk assessments and review sub-contractor documentation.
• Monitor and review training requirements and allocate personal for training to be undertaken as required.
• Undertake accident and investigate investigations.
• Prepare H&S Reports and KPI statistics to senior management.
• Preparing and delivering TBT to personnel as required
• Drive the implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives of the organization.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in Civil Engineering and Utilities would be beneficial but not essential.
• NEBOSH General /Construction or similar.
• Member of IOSH or working toward.
• IT Literate.
• Ability to influence positive behaviours amongst all stakeholders.

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.