HSQE Specialist

Job Overview

Mitie is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HSQE Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the company maintains its strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of HSQE in managing compliance within our organisation and supporting further development and implementation of HSQE policies and procedures.
• Conduct on-site inspections and audits, accident, and incident investigations, delivering safety training/briefings on site for work activities, compiling detailed reports, attending site meetings, and developing new safety-related procedures/safe systems of work to support both business growth and alignment to industry best practice.
• Perform all duties in line with the Company's HSQE Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the Head of HSQE with managing the business HSQE compliance.
• Support the Head of HSQE in maintaining ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications and hosting external audits on site.
• Conduct on-site compliance audits in accordance with the HSQE internal audit programme and monitor behavioural safety.
• Ensure HSQE assurance of projects, maintain safety standards on site, and develop CDM documentation for projects.
• Provide weekly HSQE reports to the Head of HSQE.
• Undertake internal National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) audits, report findings to the Head of HSQE, and develop competency passports.
• Provide feedback to all operatives, contractors, supervisors, and managers; advising on HSQE improvements and following up on all actions to ensure that they are effective.
• Develop and implement safe systems of work for ongoing site activities.
• Develop and promote internal Health and Safety Bulletins, HSQE information, and documentation.
• Provide advice and assist with the writing of risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and method statements.
• Plan, create, and deliver HSQE training to on-site operatives, including subcontractors, who may need specific HSQE training to carry out a particular project task or to enhance HSQE standards on site.
• Report CAPAs and record on the database systems, evaluate trends on reported items.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, complaints, and corrective actions taken on site.
• Provide up-to-date information with the collation of monthly HSQE KPI data and graphs for Contracts, projects, and Management Reviews.
• Assist with collating waste and energy data for projects and Contracts.
• Assist with the maintenance of all HSQE records for the business.
• Assist with documentation reviews and updates.
• Conduct routine drug and alcohol checks.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required by the business.
• Attend/deliver briefings, trainings, or updates at the business office at agreed intervals with the Head of HSQE.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have a good standard of education with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office - confident in creating, editing, and formatting documents.
• Previous experience of writing reports and document control.
• Proactive problem solver and ability to work on your own initiative.
• A team player with a flexible and supportive approach.
• Creative and innovative approach.
• Preferred Qualifications: NEBOSH H&S Diploma or higher i.e., BSc & Utilities Project Experience.
• Minimum Qualifications: NEBOSH Construction/H&S Certificate & proven record of utilities experience.
• Application Knowledge of CDM and Environmental Legislation.
• Experience in undertaking accident/incident investigations.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental management systems and conducting audits on processes and documentation.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of both supporting and mentoring colleagues in health, safety, quality, and environmental management.
• Experience of developing and implementing KPIs and targets.
• Excellent organisation, multi-tasking skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to motivate teams and influence safe working practices to operational staff working in high-risk environments.
• Experience with implementing and monitoring Safe Systems of Work within Construction Works.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft programs - word, excel, access with good keyboard skills, with good analytical skills.
• First aid at work.
• Full driving license.

Salary Range: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on experience.