Omexom Job Description – SHEQ Advisor

The Role

A Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor is required by Omexom’s TOHL South Business Unit. The role involves assisting in co-ordinating, promoting, and advising on all SHEQ matters across a range of transmission and distribution overhead line projects, ensuring the highest standards of operational safety are maintained at all times.

Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for safety, health, environment, and quality practices, supporting the business in developing a positive SHEQ culture within project teams.

• Participate in and promote relevant safety campaigns and initiatives.

• Assist in incident/accident investigations and SHEQ inspections/audits.

• Assist in the collection, monitoring, and distribution of SHEQ information and accident statistics for internal and external reporting.

• Support training relating to Omexom and client safety procedures and practices.

• Represent Omexom at SHEQ meetings and other events.

• Assist in developing Construction Phase Plans, Health and Safety Files, Quality Plans, and review Pre-Construction Information.

• Support the development and compilation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements for Omexom operations.

• Assist project teams in reviewing sub-contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

• Ensure project compliance with CDM 2015.

• Assist with SHEQ support for project PQQs and tendering activities.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as the role develops, progressing into a full SHEQ Advisor role.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Focused self-starter with enthusiasm, motivation, and initiative.

• Ability to learn and develop working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and guidance and their operational impact.

• NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate.

• IOSH Environmental Training.

• Some knowledge of electrical networks and associated plant and equipment.

• Understanding of the importance of SHEQ plans and documentation.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence operational and management personnel.

• Full, ideally clean driving license.

Desirable

• Experience in the transmission/distribution electricity industry and knowledge of transmission network construction.

• HND / Degree in a relevant discipline and/or additional safety-related qualifications or memberships.

General Information

• The role is UK-based, with a requirement to work on-site as well as from regional TOHL offices.

• Willingness to travel to meet project and business requirements is essential.

• Competitive salary and benefits package will apply.