SHEQ Advisor in Durham

Location: Durham

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: EQUANS

Job Hours: Full-time

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EQUANS is looking for a SHEQ Advisor to join our team in Seaham on a permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The main purpose of the role is to support the company in the operation of company systems ISO standards covering the effective management of quality, health, safety and environment. This will include extensive working on live projects across a wide geographical area. To understand, adhere and implement the company SHEQ policy/strategy and ensure full compliance to Approved Codes of Practice and legislation.

What will you deliver?

Provide guidance and advice at pre-construction stage to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company standards.

On a day-to-day basis ensure sites comply with statutory requirements and company standards whilst providing relevant guidance and advice.

Carry out pre-planned site audits to ensure compliance providing feedback via the companys reporting system.

Highlight areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred, preventing works continuing on site when necessary.

Proactively work with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that SHEQ is considered at all stages and relevant control measures are identified.

Investigate incidents and produce detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement.

Liaise with enforcing authorities as necessary.

Keep up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/site visits.

Raise awareness on SHEQ issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2 timesannual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

2 corporate social responsibility days per year

Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network

24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Suitable qualifications in either H&S, quality or environmental management. E.g. NEBOSH General Certificate, IEMA etc.

Relevant experience of working as part of a SHEQ team

Ability to interpret legislation and Approved Codes of Practice

Report writing

Providing proactive support to operational business units.

Up to date knowledge of UK legislation in relation to SHE

Ability to work remotely

First rate communication and influencing skills

Good at developing relationships with Operational leadership

Flexible able to work at all levels and at hands on level

Proven written communication skills

Good level of numeracy

Demonstrate up to date CPD

Computer literate in MS Office

5 years relevant experience within the construction industry

Who are we?

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly , employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.