SHEQ Advisor

OCU are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to join our team based in Luton. 

As a SHEQ Advisor you will be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance, and support on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) matters to ensure compliance with regulations and standards and promote a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves conducting risk assessments, implementing HSE programs, and facilitating training and awareness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments of work activities, processes, and facilities to identify hazards and assess risks to health, safety, and the environment.
• Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and monitor their effectiveness over time.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and review of HSE policies, procedures, and management systems in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations, standards, and company policies, and provide guidance on corrective actions and improvements as needed.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental spills to determine root causes and contributing factors.
• Prepare and submit incident reports to management and regulatory authorities as required, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs and workshops for employees, supervisors, and managers to raise awareness, promote best practices, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and other forums to engage employees in HSE discussions and initiatives.
• Assist in the development and testing of emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios, including fire, chemical spills, and medical emergencies.
• Participate in emergency drills and exercises to evaluate response readiness and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., management, HR, operations) to integrate HSE considerations into business processes, projects, and decision-making.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, contractors, and community groups, to address HSE concerns and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
• Proven experience as an HSE advisor or specialist, preferably in a similar industry or sector.
• Sound knowledge of HSE legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards applicable to the UK.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on practical solutions and risk-based approaches.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, IEMA) is desirable.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or shifts to accommodate operational needs and emergencies.
• Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Willingness to travel to various work sites or locations as needed.

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.