Health, Safety, Quality and Environment Advisor

About [Employer hidden] Ltd

[Employer hidden] is a fast-growing UK energy company. We’re powering the move towards renewables through innovation and technology. We generate power to support the National Grid when renewables can’t meet demand and we buy, sell and manage energy for businesses nationally.

With a portfolio including gas, batteries, solar, wind and hydrogen, our 83 sites, operational or in construction, have a potential to generate 983MW of power making us one of the leading flexible energy providers in the country. Optimised and operated using our market-leading software, iON+, we’re at the forefront of shaping a more efficient energy sector that is both reliable and sustainable.

Over the last few years, we’ve planned and developed some of the largest energy infrastructure projects in Europe, as well as rapidly expanding the number of business customers working with us.

We’re proud to power a changing world, building a better future for us all.

The role

• To carry out all your duties with health and safety as number one priority. Responsibilities for your own Health and Safety, for the Health and Safety of your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.
• Support the Head of HSQE for all health and safety matters across [Employer hidden], identifying and responding to current legal and best practice requirements.
• Focusing on KPIs, identify when improvements to operating practices are needed. To administer and implement appropriate HSQE procedures and practices, working with and developing the [Employer hidden] Limited is a registered company in England and Wales number 09866059. VAT registration number GB281421814. company’s digital management systems.
• Support the Head of HSQE to implement a health and safety leadership change program across the organisation, including regular reporting to internal line management, departmental heads and the executive team.
• Deliver the agreed strategic direction for effective health and safety management and appropriate workplace wellbeing programs for [Employer hidden] employees (including mental health first aid)
• Working with the Head of HSQE and departmental heads to support the review and development of all aspects of [Employer hidden] health, safety and wellbeing policies and activity, and ensure that it is implemented consistently across the organisation
• Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new and upcoming health and safety legislation and ensure that [Employer hidden] has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements
• Work proactively with managers and other key employees to establish and maintain a program of continuous improvement in the management of health, safety and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility.
• Work closely with the departmental heads and colleagues to ensure compliance requirements are being controlled, documented and maintained in accordance with regulations and guidelines
• Ensure that rigorous risk assessment and incident management systems are in place and followed across the organisation
• Liaise with HR on health and wellbeing issues particularly where a risk assessment has identified a need, including supporting HR and line managers in carrying out individual risk assessments when required.
• Oversee and undertake audits where appropriate and ensure an action plan with SMART objectives is established to address issues identified
• Identify, provide and/or procure an effective health and safety related training regime.
• Manage and coach and enable the Health and Safety Officer to support the delivery of the change program including equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and maintain the ISO management systems.
• Represent the company within any trade and industry bodies.

Skills and Experience

• Good technical knowledge and experience of health and safety regulations and legislation.

• Ability to identify health and safety requirements to ensure continued improvement and compliance.

• Ability to grow and improve the safety culture throughout the company.

• Ability to identify and prioritise workload to ensure that time and resources are deployed efficiently.

• Ability to communicate often technical information appropriately to all levels within the company.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience within the power and renewables sector.

• Sound understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation & regulations

Desirable:

• Knowledge of alternative technologies such as battery and solar systems.

• Knowledge of managing extra high voltage transmission connection applications

SKILLS

Essential:

• Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
• A practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work

Desirable:

• Proficient at using IT systems and technology to drive improvement.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Experience in influencing, engaging, and coaching to successfully drive change management and continual improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience of ISO 14001 & ISO 9001.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Management qualification.

• NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive.

The post holder may be asked to undertake duties that are in line with the level of the role. The job description will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post hold.