HSEQ Consultant

Job Title: HSEQ Consultant

Department: Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment

Contract Type: Permanent, salaried

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Compensation: £35,000 plus £4,074 vehicle allowance, 10% performance bonus, and additional benefits

Role Objective

The HSEQ Consultant will support the HSEQ Manager and Site Contract Managers in executing and upholding HSEQ policies, procedures, and practices across designated contracts, primarily within the Midlands region.

This position will provide on-site HSEQ guidance, fostering the development and implementation of best practices while ensuring compliance with organizational values and HSEQ policies. The Consultant will guarantee adherence to existing HSEQ regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of clients. They will cultivate effective relationships with on-site teams, client representatives, colleagues at other sites, and Central Support functions.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Delivery

• Actively promote Health and Safety to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for enhancement while maintaining service quality.
• Develop and refine HSEQ metrics aimed at surpassing client expectations.
• Meet business requirements while fulfilling client demands.
• Drive and achieve critical internal and client KPIs related to safety and training.

Team Collaboration

• Thoroughly understand both the business and client HSEQ programs, including incident reporting and safety audits.
• Conduct necessary behavioral safety audits and participate in site safety meetings.
• Provide timely HSEQ performance updates to the HSEQ manager utilizing appropriate tracking and data systems.

Empowerment Initiatives

• Establish audit schedules.
• Oversee audit activities, reporting findings and creating action plans.
• Conduct regular internal audits.
• Generate audit reports and action plans, ensuring follow-up on all action items.

Future Development

• Assist the organization in delivering in-house training in areas such as:
• Toolbox talks
• Manual handling training

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or higher
• Proficient understanding of current HSE legislation
• Prior supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Health and Safety processes and guidelines
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management systems
• Experience with Quality systems (ISO 9001)
• Understanding of Environmental systems (ISO 14001)

Desirable Criteria

• Formal internal auditor qualifications
• Degree-level education
• Experience with HSEQ systems management
• Knowledge of Environmental systems
• 'Train the Trainer' certification
• Experience in conducting internal audits and mentoring auditors

Employee Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Service days
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days
• Long-service awards
• Going the Extra Mile (GEM) awards
• Access to 'MyChoices' benefits and rewards portal
• Eligibility for an enhanced sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

Application Process

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions operates as an employment agency on behalf of its clients. To apply, please follow the application process outlined on the job advertisement platform.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is dedicated to the selection, recruitment, and development of the most suitable candidates, basing decisions solely on job suitability. While we strive to respond to all applications individually, high volumes may prevent us from doing so. Thank you for your interest in this position; we look forward to the possibility of working together in the future.