Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor - North London/Northern Home counties (multi-site across the Thames Water framework) - £50-£60k+car allowance and benefits

Role Summary:
Participate in the continuous improvement of SHEQ management system.
Collaborate with the Business Unit SHEQ Manager to develop and monitor key performance indicators.
Providing support to the operational teams in the necessary guidance, briefing and training required by individuals to carry out their work. Ensure all employees are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and understand the requirements of company procedures.
Mentor and provide guidance to SHEQ Advisors and SHEQ Apprentice and other team members.
Monitor operational teams via regular site inspections and management audits to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with SHEQ policies, procedures and relevant statutory legislation.
Suspend work at any time where compliance with health, safety or environmental legislation is in question and implement corrective action before leaving site where at all possible.
Lead incident investigations, analysing root causes, and produce corrective action plans to prevent reoccurrence. Report incidents in line with Company and Client requirements.
Develop and deliver learning bulletins, toolbox talks and monthly focuses about safety, health, wellbeing, environmental and quality issues.
Review risk assessments, safe systems of work, construction phase health, safety and environmental management plans. Recommend mitigation strategies.
Identify training needs for site-based personnel, bringing this to the attention of the Training Manager and Supervisor.
Undertake internal audits and produce reports based on findings. Take an active role in external audits.
Assist the Business Unit SHEQ Manager on the assessment and appointment of supply chain partners.
Carry out regular supply chain partner depot audits. Arrange 1-1 SHEQ performance meetings with supply chain partners.
Lead employee committee meetings for Safety, Health & Wellbeing and Environmental Sustainability.
Develop and actively participate in stand down events.
Carry out for cause and random D&A testing as required (training provided).
Develop and deliver training sessions to enhance SHEQ awareness and competency within the organisation.
Liaise with external bodies including the Health and Safety Executive, Clients and other stakeholders as directed by the Business Unit SHEQ Manager.
Produce reports on work/projects/activities carried out.
Keep up to date new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of legislation and any developments that affect the industry.
Act as a role model at all times in support of the companys vision, priorities and values.

Technical experience/qualifications:
Proven experience as a SHEQ Advisor in utilities or construction.
Knowledge of relevant SHEQ regulations, standards and best practice.
NEBOSH General or Construction certificate (minimum)
NEBOSH Diploma/NVQL6 in OHAS (desired)
IOSH membership (desirable)

Benefits
25 days annual leave
Car allowance
Access to Group Pension Scheme after completion of probation
Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
Healthcare cover
CSR Programme (3 days supported per annum)
Continuous Development Opportunities