SHEQ Advisor
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Are you looking for a career where you can develop and grow? Perhaps you are ready for the next step? A real chance to define your career the way you want?
The SHEQ Advisor within the Regional SHEQ Team will have responsibility for supporting effective SHEQ delivery within the region supported. Supporting the operational management in their endeavours to keep our people, assets, and the environment safe from harm.
The Regional SHEQ Advisor responsibilities include:
SHEQ support and advice for the Operating region
Monitoring SHEQ performance at a Regional / Project level
Reporting to operational management on good performance / best practice as well as deficiencies and areas of weakness identified.
Provision of key support with regards to the development and implementation of improvement actions, initiatives and plans.
Reinforcing positive and challenging negative behaviours against our Mindset principals when observed
Incident investigation and the sharing of lessons learnt.
Experience you need to be considered?
Knowledge and application of SHEQ management principles and best practice within an utilities service / construction operational arena
NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent as a minimum, Associate / Tech / Grad Member of IOSH and IEMA desirable.
IT Skills – capable use of Microsoft Office software suit (word, excel etc.) and ability to interact with company systems
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel
As a person, we would love it if you have:
Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal, Written & Face to Face).
Professional approach, self-organised and motivated to influence stake holders
Interpersonal - builds relationships internal / external
What happens next?
If the above sounds like you, then please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits and some more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a real simple interview process.
Our first stage consists of a video call with our hiring manager - An opportunity for you both to find out more about each other.
An in person meeting to see where you will be working.
That's it! Your bright future with us begins.
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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- Division
- OCU Utilities
- Locations
- Leeds Seacroft, Sheffield
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Leeds Seacroft
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’.
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