SHEF Advisor - Southampton Southampton, England
Job description
VIVO, a 50:50 joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, has been awarded places on the Defence FM and Housing Maintenance framework contracts.
VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. It combines Serco’s comprehensive track record delivering engineering, technical and FM services to the UK MOD for over 55 years with EQUANS’ market leading FM, energy, asset optimisation and regeneration capabilities.
Safety, Health, Environmental & Fire Advisor
Location: Southampton
Permanent - Full time (37.5 hours)
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 + Company car/allowance + Benefits
Key Purpose:
The Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) Advisor will support operations with guidance and solutions to ensure work activities of VIVO employees and their subcontractors in completed in a safe manner complying with current regulations and adhering to Safety Operating Procedures [SOP] held within VIVO and its parent companies.
The role focuses on Health, Safety, Environment, & Fire with the Built Estate Contracts in Defence.
The SHEF Advisor will report to the Head of SHEF functionally but will also have a subject matter expert support & engagement relationship with Built Estate – Billable Works Operational personnel, & Contractors within designated contracts.
You will be based out of your local RAF/MoD site, covering sites in Southampton/Gosport. This role will see you travel between sites in these areas conducting site inspections so a willingness to travel is essential.
Key Accountabilities:
To provide support, advise to Operational Management teams which ensures that construction activities are carried out safely and in full compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and SOP’s applicable to CDM 2015.
Provide the same level of Health and Safety support, advise and general H&S training for all other non-construction work activities, including where relevant, Soft FM, Grounds Maintenance and office work.
Attend and contribute to management meetings, produce monthly informative and analytical reports, undertaking frequent site inspections to monitor compliance and were needed taking decisive actions.
Run project activities as agreed within the SHEF activities. Delivering general, none accredited health and safety training as required Assisting the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor in the delivery of their duties Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled inspections of work activities across a large geographical area Taking appropriate action where any H&S management is failing. Writing and/or contributing to the contract and business monthly H&S report Assisting operational managers where necessary in facilitating liaison Attend coordination / cooperation meetings with clients. Supporting the health and safety audit regime ensuring that BS 45001 certification is maintained Support Sustainability initiatives across all contracts Support VIVO Zero Harm initiatives across all contracts
What You Need To Do The Job: NEBOSH certificate P405 – Asbestos Management (preferred) Fire Risk Assessment accredited qualification (IOSH / BSC etc: ) Membership of Association for Project Safety (APS) or Equivalent Organisation Graduate Member of IOSH, & working towards Chartered Member Good communication skills Experience of H&S management in construction Demonstrable knowledge of current and relevant H&S legislation Presentation skills including delivery of training Data Analysis and Report Writing A good level of skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Full Driving Licence
What We Offer:
Company car/car allowance
6% employer matched pension contribution
25 days annual leave
Life assurance up to 2x base salary
Single private medical cover
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VIVO Defence Services
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.
