SHEQ Advisor in Northampton

Lucy Fitzgerald set up Fitzgerald HR as a HR outsourcing company in 2008 when she made the decision to freelance as an HR consultant.

She began to build a client base, providing a service based on an understanding that small to mid-sized organisations without internal HR, as well as HR teams within larger companies needed flexible, hands-on, commercial HR solutions.

Today we are a full-service HR consultancy providing people management and development solutions to organisations throughout the UK and internationally. We partner with our clients to help them recruit, retain, develop and lead great people.

Reports to: HSE Manager

Location: Flexible remote working with regular site visits across UK

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits

The Company:

Ethical Power is one of Britain’s most innovative and ambitious renewable energy companies. This role sits within the high-voltage infrastructure management contractor and an Independent Connections Provider (ICP) division of the business – Ethical Power Connections Ltd. As a market-leading turnkey solutions providers, we design and deliver major and complex projects within the renewable energy sector. We are one of the largest utility-scale battery energy storage systems installers in the UK and have delivered over 1.2GW of BESS capacity.

Our work culture and ethic is based on trusted relationships and leading with empathy. Our values run through everything we do – which is why we have a reputation for being a great place to work!

We value fresh perspectives and diverse experiences, which is why we actively seek individuals who bring unique ideas and a hunger for growth. Learning and development opportunities are available at all levels.

The Role:

We are looking to recruit a SHEQ Advisor to join our growing team. Reporting to the Compliance Manager you will support the business and the SHEQ Manager in delivering projects safely, without any ill-health risk to personnel whilst protecting the environment and ensuring the quality of the services that we deliver.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Provide support to the SHEQ Manager and Directors in promoting a positive culture and continual improvement.
• Devise and implement initiatives to improve SHEQ performance.
• Ensure business compliance with ISO standards and internal processes.
• Maintain supplier and sub-contractor approval lists and accreditations.
• Assist in developing SHEQ software for better compliance and user experience.
• Conduct internal audits according to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Support project teams in delivering projects by understanding key legislation, notably CDM Regulations.
• Act as Principal Designer or manage the process when appropriate.
• Write construction phase and environmental management plans.
• Complete risk assessments and method statements.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct site audits, raise actions, and track evidence of close-out.
• Ensure tools and equipment are inspected and calibrated per regulatory requirements.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in a similar role within the construction industry, preferably in the utilities sector. You will have a full knowledge of legislative requirements and best practices, specifically CDM regulations, working at height, and electricity at work.

The successful candidate will have a NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent and TechIOSH. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively problem-solve and think outside the box. You’ll be highly organised with an ability to prioritise, and a professional demeanour and presentation.

We require an individual who is self-motivated, driven, and goal-oriented, with a proactive approach to work tasks and a willingness to learn new skills. You will need to be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and have an eye for accuracy.

The Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary package of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, plus car allowance (£400/annum), a Pension scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) incremental with years of services, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Optional Private Medical Insurance, Cycle Scheme, study support, and more, along with the opportunity to be part of a progressive and expanding business.

If you feel you have the skills, knowledge, and experience, and want to be part of an ambitious and growing organisation, please apply today.

Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 25th June.