Requisition Number UKS/SHE/HWYC/MSMB
Job Title SHEQual Advisor / CDM Co-ordinator
Location High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK

Primary Purpose of Job:

To provide SHEQual support to operations in the UK-South business unit as well as integrating with the wider MWH UK and E-A region. This role will provide a focal point for SHEQual compliance to staff, places of work and projects and contribute to development of SHEQual practices including reporting within MWH.

In addition it is required that the advisor will be competent to provide CDM Co-ordinator (CDM-C) duties for MWH under the CDM 2007 Regulations. The CDM-C will provide a focal point for health and safety on all projects providing advice to Client’s Project Managers to assist them with complying with the CDM 2007 Regulations and supporting MWH personnel in the region who carry out CDM-C duties and site safety inspections.

Key Accountabilities:

The SHEQual Advisor will be responsible for the following:

  • Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the MWH’s SHEQual Policies and Systems in the MWH businesses
  • Tracking the speed and quality of any corrective actions that are raised during the monitoring activities.
  • Stopping any MWH work activities where the SHEQual Advisor identifies an imminent danger to people or the environment.
  • Keeping up to date with current SHEQual legislation and industry best practice and disseminating this information to all levels of staff throughout the MWH Business.
  • Providing SHEQual advice to all levels of MWH employees (e.g. SHEQual systems
  • Maintaining an effective relationship with the local Health and Safety Executive, Environmental Agency Officers, other regulators and Clients Health and Safety Representatives within the MWH business.
  • Maintain and implement company SHEQual audit / inspection plan within the MWH business.
  • Investigating RIDDOR and first aid accidents, incidents, and near misses and liaising with the relevant SHEQual Manager with regards to notification of the relevant enforcing authorities.
  • Providing advice with MWH’s supplier / subcontractor assessments.
  • Providing SHEQual Managers with relevant information in a timely manner.
  • Contributing to developing, improving and implementing SHEQual policies, procedures and processes.
  • Contributing to the SHEQual annual action plans with SHEQual Managers and developing and implementing action plans and targets within the MWH business.
  • Identifying training needs and developing and delivering SHEQual training as required.
  • Providing the MWH business with advice on the implementation of company’s SHE systems.
  • Promoting and supporting the continuing development of company’s SHEQual culture.
  • Complete appropriate company administration documents in a timely manner.
  • Assisting with SHEQual consultation of employees.
  • Providing input to Business Development activities.
  • Perform additional assignments as requested by the SHEQual Director's and Managers’.

    • The CDM-C will be responsible for the following:

  • Providing CDM-C duties on projects and ensuring the duties are up-held by the various parties to projects.
  • Providing assistance and advice to MWH personnel in the region to ensure they comply with the CDM 2007 Regulations.
  • Providing support to the local Client Service Manager with marketing and reporting on H & S matters.
  • Providing advice and guidance to client representatives to help ensure they understand ‘client’ responsibilities with respect to CDM 2007.
  • Visiting sites and conducting monthly Site Safety Inspections (SSIs), when required, in accordance with client’s requirements. Collecting SSI reports from other MWH personnel in the region and submitting all SSI reports monthly.
  • Overseeing other MWH personnel in the region acting as CDM-Cs and ensuring clear channels of communication between all parties.
  • Ensuring consistency of reporting and quality of Health and Safety
  • Documentation to the Client.
  • In addition the CDM-C may be required to undergo internal and external audit or Health and Safety Training and participate in CPD (continuous Professional Development.
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    Knowledge and Skills:

  • Professional Engineer with proven work experience in Planning Supervisor/ CDM-Coordinator role and fully conversant with CDM 2007 Regulations and in the application of the Approved Code of Practice (L144);
  • Broad experience in the construction field, preferably in the water industry, ideally with a background in civil engineering or mechanical and electrical engineering;
  • Experience of health and safety practices within the engineering and construction industry;
  • Level of qualifications; NEBOSH General Certificate and Technical
  • Practitioner member of IOSH or equivalent;
  • Auditing skills for compliance to ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 standards;
  • Sound knowledge of office ergonomics and occupation health and safety e.g. DSE assessments;
  • Have some knowledge of facility management, manufacturing knowledge and experience preferably in oil and gas production;
  • Should have a proven enthusiasm for Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental issues;
  • Good communication skills; orally, in written reports, and presentations;
  • Interpersonal skills in dealing with some sensitive issues and negotiations and must be able to act in a confidential manner;
  • Computer literate – MS packages as a minimum;
  • Proven self management ability;
  • Able to work with little supervision.

    • We are an equal opportunities employer