Overview

As Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ Energy/Water) you will lead change with a strong sense of responsibility. You will play a pivotal leadership role, developing and overseeing the implementation of contract-specific HSEQ management arrangements aligned with Group HSEQ standards and governance framework.Department

Department: HSEQLocation

Location: Bristol Water HQCompensation

Compensation: £70,000 - £90,000 / yearRole Description

Your primary objective will be to strategically deliver the HSEQ business plan to drive continuous improvement across the [water/energy] contracts. You will ensure that risks are adequately profiled across the contracts and ensure the operational HSEQ Advisors work with the Network Plus leadership team to establish robust local systems, fostering a culture of strong HSEQ standards and continual improvement requirements.This role will require you to manage HSEQ Contract Leads (Managers) with a wider team of HSEQ Advisors. You will have considerable interaction with our client’s teams, providing monitoring and assurance updates, while collaboratively identifying best-practice solutions.Key Responsibilities

Highlight relevant potential changes to the sector risks to the contract directly to the Contract Senior Leadership Team.Develop, monitor and lead strategic plans to ensure the overarching Group HSEQ systems (Second Line of Defense) are embedded within contractual requirements (First Line of Defense).Ensure HSEQ policy and standards are consistently embedded across sector contracts to ensure compliance against legal and management standards.Ensure sector HSEQ risks are adequately profiled, reviewed and updated at regular intervals.Act as Lead Investigator for High Risk (inc. potential High Risk) HSEQ incidents for the responsible area and support Operations as required.Proactively identify opportunities through MI trending and analysis to drive continuous improvement.Collaborate with clients and industry partners to identify best practice and horizon scan for future initiatives.Implement improvement plans to develop the HSEQ culture across the contracts.Ensure the requirements set out within the Group HSEQ governance framework are implemented and understood across all contracts.Ensure effective means of monitoring compliance against HSEQ standards and provide regular management reports with supporting MI.Ensure the assurance framework is established, effective and consistent across each contract to adequately monitor risks.Build and maintain relationships with the client and external organisations where required.Liaise as necessary with other organisations, clients and enforcing authorities, aiding and cooperating with audits and remedial actions.Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Experience in managing large teamsExperienced senior manager with high level leadership skillsHold relevant HSEQ qualification, e.g., NVQ 4, NEBOSH Diploma or degree.Experience in a similar role within a High-Risk environment at an appropriate managerial level.Extensive root cause analysis experience with suitable qualificationPossess a high level of communication and negotiation skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.Have excellent time management, organisational and decision-making skills.Good knowledge of IT skills including Excel and databases.Desirable

Experience of working within the Utility SectorChartered member of IOSH and IEMASalary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

OtherIndustries

Utilities

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