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SMS Contracts Ltd (part of Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for an HSEQ Officer

Company: SMS Contracts Ltd

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Location: NI with potential travel across the UK

Role Overview

Through working in partnership with the SMS operational teams, support the Charles Brand Group HSEQ Manager in delivering effective and value-add HSEQ strategies that meet both the operational needs of the business, and the Group’s governance and assurance requirements.

The HSEQ Officer will support the Charles Brand Group HSEQ Manager in delivering an integrated service in all aspects of HSEQ management, including supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans and objectives that support both operational requirements and the Group’s governance and assurance framework for health, safety, environmental and quality management.

What you'll do

The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:

• Provide input into the development and delivery of effective and proactive strategies for managing HSEQ risks, and for improving HSEQ performance.
• To support the development and delivery of internal/external HSEQ training to operational teams (and other parties, where required) in line with agreed BU and/or Group HSEQ competency programmes.
• Support operational managers and project teams on a broad range of HSEQ issues, helping them to embed HSEQ policy and process where appropriate.
• Provide technical advice to operational teams in the investigation and resolution of HSEQ accidents and incidents.
• Input into the development of operational bids, supporting the bid teams to determine appropriate HSEQ strategies and responses.
• Contribute to the wider strategic, operational, financial, and commercial management within the Business unit
• Engage with other HSEQ professionals in the business to ensure that good and poor HSEQ practice is communicated effectively to encourage continual improvement.
• Provide direction and support for project based HSEQ personnel, ensuring alignment with BU and Group HSEQ requirements.

In terms of compliance and assurance activities, the HSEQ Officer will be expected to:

• Support operational teams in implementing appropriate and robust assurance ‘systems’ across the Business unit, working with the HSEQ Manager to ensure that they are relevant to operational needs and encourage a consistently high level of governance and performance.
• Support operational teams in measuring the effectiveness of HSEQ policy implementation through inspection/audit, the review of appropriate performance measures, and by contributing to the monthly HSEQ (and operational) reporting cycle.
• Provide intelligence to the business on existing/emerging HSEQ legal requirements and sector/client-specific standards.

Key Competencies:

• In addition to the above criteria the candidate should display the following key competencies which are essential for the role:Maintain effectiveness in a variety of roles and job tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and with external bodies. Has a high impact as a communicator – verbally, written and in meetings
• Adhere to company policy and procedures. Seeks approval from correct authority for changes. Strive for consistency.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Actively influence the events rather than passively accepting actions.
• Make clear presentation of the ideas and facts and convince others of this point of view. Also, to gain agreement or acceptance of the plans.
• Set high work standards for oneself and others within the administration function. This will include a drive and passion for improving standards across the company.
• Resilience – Maintain effectiveness in situations of disappointment or rejection.
• Demonstrates analytical, creative, and proactive thinking
• Will need to have the flexibility and mobility to be able to cover a large geographical area

What you'll bring

As a HSEQ Officer your main skills and experience will include:

Essential:

• Qualification in a relevant subject related to construction health and safety management (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate) or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of HSEQ generalist skills
• Sound working knowledge of HSEQ law, and relevant sector specific HSEQ standards in relation to civil engineering
• Technical Skills & Ability in Generalist HSEQ

Our values

Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Gold Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development.

We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first:

• Trust
• Respect
• Caring
• Fun
• Safety
• Open & Honest

How we'll reward you

In return, we offer an attractive salary plus we’ll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

Our Core Benefits include:

· Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience

· Employer Pension Contribution

· Membership of relevant Institutions & Professional Bodies

· Life Assurance

· Health Cash Plans

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Gym Membership

· Training & Development opportunities

· Mentoring and career pathway

· Generous holiday allowance

· Discretionary bonus scheme

Your application

At Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support – we'll do whatever we can to help.

To apply for this post please submit your CV.

SMS CONTRACTS LTD AND THE LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER – We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: HS/SC/0223