OCU are looking for a SHEQ Coordinator to join our team based in Borehamwood. You will be covering sites across the South East. 

As a SHEQ Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) management systems within the organisation. This role is crucial in promoting a culture of safety and excellence across all operations. 

You will also need to be able to:

• Maintain and update SHEQ-related documents, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and records of incidents, inspections, and audits.
  • Ensure documentation is accessible, organised, and up to date, in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards

• Monitor compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, conducting regular audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement. 

•  Support the development and delivery of SHEQ training programs for employees, contractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring awareness of risks, responsibilities, and best practices.

• Assist in conducting risk assessments for various activities, processes, and projects, identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and recommending control measures to mitigate risks effectively.

To support your expression of interest, you will have demonstrable knowledge/experience as follows:

• Proven experience in a similar SHEQ coordination or related role, preferably within a regulated industry such as construction, or utilities. with knowledge of SHEQ management systems, legislation, standards, and best practices, with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation and compliance activities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise confidently with employees, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively across different departments and levels of the organisation, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety, environmental management, quality assurance, or a related field are desirable but not essential.

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

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

Driven by values, powered by inclusion.

At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong. 

Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.

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