Sheq Coordinator

We at AR Power are Commercial Solar PV and Battery Storage experts with a passion for renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

We are MCS accredited and adopt an ethical and personal approach to delivering fit for purpose solar solutions to clients across the UK. Working in the commercial markets, we design, supply, and fit bespoke Solar PV and Battery Storage systems for businesses.

You’ll join us in making a difference and driving change towards a more sustainable future. We are committed to providing employees with opportunities to reach their potential, through learning and development, exciting and challenging projects, and support from technical experts.

**OVERALL OBJECTIVES**:
You will provide a support and advisory service to the management and operational teams on SHEQ matters in accordance with the dictates of legislation and Company policy to improve overall SHEQ performance.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Compliance**
- Implement and monitor quality standards for operational activities.
- Create of SHEQ documentation such as SOPs, Checklists etc and take ownership of revision control.
- Ensure SHEQ is considered at all pre-commencement stages and relevant control measures identified.
- Carry out pre-planned site audits to ensure compliance providing feedback via the company’s reporting system.
- Assist in the development of risk assessments relating to SHEQ on an install-to-install basis.
- On a day-to-day basis ensure projects comply with statutory requirements and company standards whilst providing relevant guidance and advice.

**Provide effective support and advice**
- Work with the Operations Department to identify key milestones / high risk activities to identify risk during construction stage.
- Work with the Sales & Design teams during tender stage to ensure all relevant information is available and provided as requested.
- Highlight areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred. Where necessary prevent works continuing on-site.
- Provide guidance and advice at pre-construction stage to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company standards.
- Raise awareness on SHEQ issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

**Documentation**
- Audit subcontractor paperwork and safe systems of work during construction phase.
- Assist with office audits and risk assessments.
- Produce site specific activity report weekly with key factors.
- Investigate incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement.
- You will work with internal and external stakeholders including clients, third part auditors and enforcing authorities.

**WORKING ENVIRONMENT**:

- You will be based at Head Office in Washington, however there will be travel including site visits required for the proper performance of duties.

**TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL HAVE/BE**:

- NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety or Environmental management or equivalent.
- Proven experience of working as part of a SHEQ team.
- Ability to interpret legislation and Approved Codes of Practice.
- Able to proactive support to operational business units.
- Possess to date knowledge of UK legislation in relation to SHE.
- Good level of numeracy.
- Computer literate in MS Office.

**DESIRABLE**:

- Suitable qualifications in either H&S, quality, or environmental management. E.g., NEBOSH General Certificate, IEMA etc.
- Proven relevant construction or engineering sector experience.
- Operation of ISO based systems.
- Experience of report writing.
- Able to develop strategies for improvement.
- Experience of working on renewable energy projects.
- In depth knowledge of electrical safety.

**PERSONAL COMPETENCIES/QUALITIES**:

- Able to role model actions and behaviours consistent with the company values.
- First class communication skills with the ability to liaise and build relationships with operational leadership.
- Confident, a self-starter, with the ability to work with minimum or no supervision when required.
- Exercise sound judgement
- Flexible and responsive
- Able to influence others
- Confident & assertive
- Resilient
- Enthusiastic
- Good written communication skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- ISO 9001: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: One location