Health and Safety Advisor (Utilities)

Job Introduction

About the role:

Support the Area East Utilities team and Area East Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) team in the management of HSW for all utility works on area east, including the implementation of the SCS H&S Management System (HSMS) to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and with HS2 Works Information.

The position plays a key role in helping to establish and maintain the highest and where possible, new industry HSW standards for the project.

The role will be full time and a site-based role. The candidate must have suitable experience working with / on utilities projects (Gas, Water and Power) including working in the highways.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. 

Main Responsibilities

• Provide operational advice on the practical implementation of the SCS H&S policies and procedures and legal requirements for the Area East utilities works.
• Provide operational and functional advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents and ill health with regards utility works.
• Assist the Area East Utilities Manager and other members of the utilities and Area East HSW team in the implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management System including reviewing SCS and subcontractor safe systems of works (RAMS, WPP’s, TBS’s etc.)
• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, HSE and utility sub-contractors.
• Plan for and undertake HSW surveillance and assurance, appropriate to the risk profile of the work activities, for all operational utility sites in Area East.
• Attend HAZID reviews and assist with the preparation of HSW risk assessments and safe systems of work for utilities works.
• Assist with the monitoring, analysis and reporting of H&S performance. Utilise data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation and intervention
• Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents should they occur in Area East.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of H&S training/ briefings in relation to utilities works.
• Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business and parent companies
• Provide advice, guidance and independence with regards to the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractors.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• At least three years’ Health & Safety experience in the relevant field of Utilities (Gas, Water, Power)
• Knowledge of HSG47  and GS6
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Membership of IOSH - Tech IOSH
• Collaborative behaviours

Desirable:

• EUSR trained
• NRSWA trained
• An understanding of temporary work requirements for utilities works
• Five years’ experience in relevant field of Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety
• Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQ
• Membership of IOSH - Grad IOSH

About The Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from candidates with a disability.

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.