HSE Advisor

Black & Veatch; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Req Id : 107445

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

As we continue to grow our business in the EMEA region, Black and Veatch are now hiring an HSE Advisor in our Glasgow, UK office to support implementation and maintenance of external certifications (including ISO 14001 and ISO45001), training and audit activity across our offices and multiple engineering design and EPcM projects.

You’ll report to our ESHS (Environment, Safety, Health and Security) Lead EMEA, taking responsibility for Health, Safety and Environment compliance activity for assigned projects and offices, in the UK and potentially in other key EMEA locations longer term. You’ll work closely with our EMEA Quality Lead and our other site-based HSE Advisors.

This role is based in our Glasgow city centre office, with some travel to our London office and occasionally to project sites both domestically and internationally. We work a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develops and implements HSE programs that assist the offices and projects to meet company and UK safety and health goals and expectations.
2. Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs for offices.
3. Conducts office and project site visits, safety and health inspections and safety and health program and legal compliance audits.
4. Maintain ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 Management Systems for the business operations.
5. First point of contact for all compliance EHS Audit requests and liaison with ISO Lead for the business.
6. Conducts reviews of proposals and prequalification’s and provides EHS input.
7. Develops Emergency Action Plans for offices and projects where applicable.
8. Develops project specific safety and health plans and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma- level 6 or higher H&S Qualification
• ISO HSE Lead Auditor certified from a recognized provider.
• Previous HSE experience within Engineering and Construction industry
• Knowledge of UK safety and health standards, practices and law
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 set up, implementation and maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legal compliance audits and interfacing with auditing bodies.
• Working knowledge of Environmental laws, Compliance & Permitting
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Knowledge of Health & Safety budgeting and cost control, security risk and control processes and procedures.

Job Grade: 004

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.