Sheq Advisor

**About The Role**:
The SHEQ Advisor’s role is to oversee and lead the Quality, Environment, Safety and Health aspects of our works as we aim to deliver a best-in-class service to our customers and clients to support the business on our contracts and depots leading the SHEQ agenda.

**What you will be doing day to day**:

- Provide accurate SHEQ advice and support to operational field delivery staff, including advising on CDM 2015 regulations, compliance as well as environmental issues. This will either be by direct support or use of available expertise within the business unit.
- Assist with the compilation of Risk Assessments, Method Statements etc.
- Provide support and guidance to operational teams, management and customers on QESH performance and provide root cause analysis to aid relevant coaching and feedback.
- Drive the positive intervention reporting initiative and encourage near miss, positive intervention and non-conformance reporting
- Assist and support the QESH Manager in the preparation of internal and external reports
- Engage staff and contractors on QESH performance on a day-to-day basis and support the delivery of objectives and targets.
- Undertake audits of contract depots and staff on site, including out of hours if required.
- Assist and support with audits by internal and external bodies.
- Assist and support operational management to promote QESH at briefings and internal and external meetings.
- Assist operational personnel with incident investigation; provide advice, support and guidance on legal framework. Ensure that learning points are fed into QESH directorate for continued improvement of policy, standards etc.
- Undertake evaluations of existing and potential subcontractors, including annual auditing of sub-contractor’s management systems.
- Support local managers on the contact with QESH regulators (e.g., HSE, Local Authority, Environment Agency etc.) accompanying them on inspections, audits and responding to complaints and queries.
- Provide feedback on identified QESH risks and give advice regarding possible solutions and remedial actions.
- Work within and promote the philosophy of safe team working and development across all company activities to achieve business objectives and continuously improve performance.
- Engender and operate in a culture of zero tolerance of accidents and self-inflicted incidents.

A passionate individual who understands how the role fits with and supports SVELLA’s business priorities, is responsive and uses own initiative. Someone who is objective; uses sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate information. Has a positive focus and plans, organises and manages their time and activities to deliver a good service.

**Essential Competencies:
- NEBOSH General, Construction Certificate and/or Environmental Certificate.
- CITB SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
- General construction environmental awareness.
- General Utilities quality awareness (Excavation, Reinstatement, Duct Installation etc.).
- Incident investigation and report writing.
- Compilation of RAM’s (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
- Be IT literate with good presentation skills.
- Must have excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Excellent communication skills.

**Desirable Competencies**:

- NRSWA Supervisor card.
- Qualified Emergency First Aider.
- Telecoms (FTTP, PIA, Pre-enablement) experience preferred.
- Qualified Mental Health First Aider.
- Face Fit Trainer.
- Abrasive Wheels Trainer.
- Manual Handling Trainer.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers)
- Free eye test vouchers
- Free Parking
- Flexible Working
- 5% enhanced pension contribution

**About Us**:
Svella Connect is a leading provider of telecoms and digital infrastructure, building and installing high-speed broadband networks to help connect businesses and residents with full-fibre internet. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, we are a leading contractor for telecoms and internet providers such as Virgin Media and Openreach - and carry out a range of projects across Yorkshire, Midlands and the North West.

Our vision is to be the employer of choice in the industry by investing in long-term growth, introducing technology, innovation and developing efficient ways of working to ensure excellent service for our clients and their customers.