QSHE Advisor

Zapsa is a catalyst for change, by delivering the talent for the world we want to see. Powered by data and a lifetime of experiences. Our core areas include Renewables, ESG, IT, Digital, Cleantech, Sustainability, and Private Equity. This is a unique opportunity to join a company who are at an exciting stage in its development in the UK Civils, Construction, and infrastructure sectors: batteries, utilities, and street works. They are looking for an experienced QSHE Advisor for projects in North Devon, Mid Devon, Midlands and Kent.

A willingness to travel to multiple sites and to office in Exeter is essential.

- Complete necessary risk assessments and method statements including the evaluation of practices, procedures and facilities to assess and mitigate risk and ensure adherence to the law.

- Supporting the SHEQ Manager with development of risk assessments, safe systems of work, policies and procedures.

- Monitor compliance to policies and laws by completing regular premises and site inspections, record any concerning findings and discuss with Directors

- Quality assess all Site incidents entries into our incident system to ensure accuracy, adequate investigation, root cause, and assignment of corrective / preventative actions

- Investigate and determine the cause of accident or incidents. Report accordingly and make recommendations to prevent recurrence

- Ensuring the company’s Emergency arrangements are defined, maintained, tested and communicated.

- Oversee employees who are responsible for the test and inspection of works and measuring equipment

- Oversee employees who are responsible for ensuring all employees, subcontractors and agency workers own and are wearing the correct PPE on site whilst completing inspections

- Keep up to date with recommended codes of practice, health and safety literature and changes in legislation and communicate these updates

- Conduct training and presentations on health and safety matters and accident prevention

- Undertake some activities in accordance with an ISO certified management system, and support the ISO certification process

- Maintain health & safety certifications.

- To bring new techniques for improving health, safety and welfare to the attention of the Director responsible for health and safety

- Accountable for the implementation and maintenance of the ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, NERS quality management system.

Essential:

- National H&S qualification.

- Previous experience with medium size contracting/construction business

- Detailed working knowledge of current H&S legislation

- Competent with Microsoft software packages

- Excellent organisational skills

- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

- Report writing skills

- Ability to prioritise work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed

- Experience in health and safety controls for Civils, Construction. High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical