Regional SHEQ Advisor
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As part of our continued growth, OCU Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced SHEQ Advisor to join our existing team in the North West. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of the company's Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality systems. This role ensures compliance with legal requirements and industry standards, promotes a positive safety culture, and contributes to continuous improvement in SHEQ performance.
Please note that this role will require extensive regular travel to sites across the North West region.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and other training sessions to employees and contractors.
- Support the implementation of health initiatives, including occupational health programs and wellness activities.
- Ensure compliance with health regulations, including those related to workplace ergonomics, noise, and hazardous substances.
- Monitor environmental performance and conduct audits to assess the impact of company activities on the environment.
- Promote sustainable practices and support initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and carbon footprint.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Conduct internal quality audits to ensure compliance with procedures and continuous improvement.
- Assist in the development and review of company policies, procedures, and work instructions to enhance quality performance.
- Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints, providing solutions and corrective actions.
- Prepare and present reports on SHEQ performance to management, including trends, statistics, and recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, incidents, training, and corrective actions.
- Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with relevant standards and legislation.
- Communicate and collaborate with employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to promote a positive SHEQ culture.
- Provide guidance and support to operational teams on SHEQ matters.
- Participate in SHEQ committee meetings and contribute to discussions on continuous improvement.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or Quality Management (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA).
- Proven experience in a similar role within the Utilities industry.
- Strong understanding of SHEQ legislation, standards, and best practices in the UK.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using SHEQ management software and Microsoft Office suite.
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.
- Division
- OCU Utility Services
- Locations
- Manchester, North Wales, Stockport, Wigan
- Employment type
- Full-time
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
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’.
Regional SHEQ Advisor
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