Sheq Advisor

**SHEQ Advisor**

**NorPower - Overhead Lines**

**Background**

NORPOWER is an overhead line business through which VINCI Energies undertakes its Transmission & Distribution activities. NORPOWER specialise in the design, supply, installation, maintenance and commissioning of electrical infrastructures for a varied range of electricity utility companies and renewable energy developers throughout the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth, we now require a suitably qualified Administrator with outstanding communication skills to work on in our head office based in Muir of Ord, Inverness.

**The Role**

A Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor is required by the Omexom’s Major Projects South Business Unit's to be responsible for co-ordinating, promoting and advising on all SHEQ matters, covering a range of projects, ensuring that the highest standards of operational safety are maintained at all times.

Reporting to the Business Unit General Manager, duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Act as a role model in the approach to all safety, health, environment and quality-related matters, thereby supporting the business in developing the culture within the project teams.
- Participate and promote relevant Safety campaigns/initiatives.
- Carry out incident/accident investigation and SHEQ inspections/audits.
- Assist in the collection, monitoring and distribution of relevant Safety, Health, Environment and Quality information and accident statistics for internal and external reporting
- Assist in training relating to Omexom and client Safety procedures and practices.
- Represent Omexom at SHEQ meetings and other events.
- Develop and compile Construction Phase Plans & Health and Safety Files, Quality Plans, review Pre-Construction Information.
- Assist with the development and compilation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements for Omexom operations.
- Assist the project teams in reviewing sub-contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statement
- Ensure project compliance with CDM 2015
- Assist with the SHEQ support of project PQQs and tendering activities

The post requires a considerable degree of commitment, flexibility and adaptability to achieve business objectives, meet client expectations and work deadlines within a demanding business. The jobholder will also be encouraged to develop within the role, taking on additional responsibilities and duties.

**Essential Skills and Competencies**

It is essential that the jobholder is a focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role.

The jobholder must possess:

- A sound working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and guidance (and their impact on day to day operational activities), gained from a role within a utility / contracting environment.
- A NEBOSH general/construction certificate
- IOSH Environmental training - or equivalent
- Knowledge of electrical networks and associated plant and equipment, gained from previous relevant experience.
- Experience in compiling project SHEQ plans and documentation
- Experience in managing compliance with CDM 2015
- Strong IT Skills with the ability to utilise Microsoft office package.
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence others at both an operational and management level.
- A full clean driving license

**Desirable**

Experience in the transmission/distribution electricity industry and knowledge of transmission network construction.
- Experience of interfacing with external customers to ensure our employees adhere to their safety procedures, policies, and work practices to the full satisfaction of the client company.
- HND / Degree in a relevant discipline and / or additional safety related qualifications or membership of relevant professional body.

**General**

**About us**

VINCI Energies is a community of incredible people, empowered to create world-changing industrial, digital and energy infrastructures. Our vision to create a better future sits at the heart of everything we do. At NORPOWER you are free to be who you are and what you want to be. You can be part of a community that fosters entrepreneurial spirit and supports you in your personal development.

We offer a flexible working environment with strong benefits such as 25 days holidays, matched pension contributions, a generous company share scheme and healthcare cover.

We’re a team of enthusiastic entrepreneurs continuously seeking to deliver the promises of the digital and energy revolutions. Our culture is reflected in our values which we embody by empowering and bringing together amazing people:
**NORPOWER is an Equal Opportunities Employer**

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

**Salary**: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SHEQ Advisor