Project Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

Siemens Energy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Environmental Health and Safety Advisor to support project teams in EHS compliance. Responsibilities include integrating EHS requirements, conducting site inspections, and supporting safety campaigns. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH certification and experience with safety legislation in construction projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This role involves working across various sites and contributing to project safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a NEBOSH Certificate.
• Experience in developing EHS arrangements for construction projects.
• Full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of EHS requirements in project documentation.
• Undertake regular inspections and audits of construction activities.
• Support in compiling monthly reports throughout project phases.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Management

Inspection Experience

Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation

Experience with ISO standards

Accident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Diploma in Health & Safety Management

Diploma in Environmental Management

Job description

Project Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

The Project Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor is responsible for supporting and providing competent advice to Project teams in ensuring that all relevant EHS aspects and resource requirements at each step of an assigned project are identified and evaluated in accordance with internal Siemens Energy requirements. This is a roaming role to provide additional support to projects when needed, perhaps because the project is at a complex and high risk stage, or due to staff annual leave.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Support the integration of EHS requirements in bid documents, ensuring applicable EHS requirements and resources are reflected accordingly in the bid and contract preparation and the project calculation.
• Supports the Project Manager in updating the EHS risk evaluation and ensure that all EHS-related information and documents are properly handed over to the execution project manager.
• Participate in an initial inspection of the site / installation and construction environment and additionally drafts the project Construction Phase Plan and secondary plans such as Local Emergency Response Plan, Traffic Management Plan, etc.
• Update and finalize the Construction Phase Plan and secondary plans, cross-checking that the Plans cover all requirements from the Client and SE EHS Management System and ensure that it adequately sets out the project systems for controlling, organizing, monitoring and reviewing arrangements in place to protect the environment and people.
• Support in ensuring that all dangerous goods activities within the project are in compliance with the applicable national and international dangerous goods regulations, including reshipments concerning wrong/defect deliveries or shipments in connection with disposal.
• Undertake regular inspections and audits of construction activities.
• Assist Site management team in completion of EHS activities including delivering site inductions, verification of training and competency of those working at site, ensuring site EHS records are maintained as required by the SE Site Management Manual.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS campaigns on site as required.
• To support, compile monthly reports and undertake investigations throughout the construction/installation phase, commissioning phase and project closure phase.
• The role is based on the construction sites. It will also include attendance at Client and internal project meetings as required.

What You Bring

• Hold a NEBOSH Certificate and ideally a Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety Management.
• A diploma or equivalent in Environmental Management would be desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation pertaining to large construction projects including legislation applicable to both offshore and onshore operations.
• Experience in undertaking inspections.
• Experience of working with standards (ISO45001, ISO14001).
• Experience in developing and fulfilling the EHS arrangements for Principal Contractor on projects where the Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations apply.
• Other mandatory competencies may include CDM Awareness, HSG47 awareness training, CCNSG Passport, Accident investigation, Safety by Design, Fire Safety and be an IOSH Member.
• Other desirable competencies include BESC, National Grid Person, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, BOSIET/GWO Sea Survival or equivalent, GWO Working at Heights, Safety coaching/behavioural safety, and First Aid at Work (3-day course including use of defibrillator).
• Full driving license.

About The Team

The high performing EHS Team in the UK consists of EHS Managers and EHS Advisors who support the Project Entity (PE) and the Grid Technology & Grid Services (GTGS) businesses. Within these there is a wide portfolio of prestigious projects including substations, HVDC interconnectors and windfarm connections, Grid Access, Flexible AC Transmission System and synchronous condensers. The EHS Team also work closely with colleagues in the Environment and Quality Teams.

Who Is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

At Siemens Energy, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, pension, company share scheme, and employee discounts. We also encourage flexibility and innovation in the workplace, supporting agile working arrangements.

Join our diverse and inclusive team where your unique talents and perspectives will be celebrated and contribute to our mission of providing sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy to the world.