Job Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?


We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.


We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.


RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.


Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.


The Position


The purpose of the job is to provide consistent and relevant support and guidance in relation to health, safety, quality and environmental (HSQE) matters to all RES business units based in UK and Ireland, primarily focussing on Services.


The HSQE Advisor will work together with all value-streams across the UK to set and deliver business objectives that are balanced in terms of HSQE impact as well as cost efficiency.


Accountabilities


Support the Lead HSQE Manager as required to ensure that the HSQE performance of RES reflects good industry practice and complies with relevant legislation, guidance and company policies.
Provide HSQE advice to business units.
Undertake audits

Assist with development of the HSQE management systems to ensure that it delivers continuous improvement, promotes exemplary HSQE behaviour and provides a commercial advantage for all UK-based RES business units
Review and comment on business documentation e.g. risk assessment, procedures, method statements, training courses etc.
Analyse HSQE trends identified through incidents, audit and inspections and present finding and recommendations to business units
Undertake regular site HSQE inspections, normally once a month per site however this may vary depending on the risks.
Undertake incident investigation
Prepare workshop/ briefing materials
Undertake and or facilitate workshops to communicate HSQE matters when required, prepare written feedback on workshop outcomes to value streams
Engage with contractors and clients

Select and review training organisations and training courses both internal and external
Support the business in the setting out competency requirements and to support the development of training programmes

Prepare regular reports to the Lead HSQE Manager
Assess the suitability of suppliers HSQE management systems as part of a pre-qualification process
Be a passionate example to all and champion of excellent HSQE culture and behaviours
Challenge poor culture and behaviours at any level and support others to do the same
Collaborate with project teams to promote simplicity and clarity in our processes, method statements and work instructions backed by clear communication both written and verbal.

Knowledge


Minimum requirement NEBOSH Certificate or Equivalent
Knowledge of UK&I Health Safety and Environment Legislation
Quality Audit training, e.g. UKAS approved or equivalent
An understanding of the renewable services industry
An understanding of behavioural safety programmes.

Skills


Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with various stakeholders, such as regulators, clients, contractors and suppliers, as well as to build rapport, trust and collaboration within and across teams.
Able to establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with various stakeholders, based on mutual respect and understanding.
Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills. Ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way appropriate to the needs of the reader
Ability to read and understand standards from external sources, e.g. HSE, SEPA, EA, NIEA Able to make sound and timely decisions based on relevant information, analysis and judgement.

Experience


Experience in the renewables sector and/or experience of the services industry

Experience of manufacturing industry or operational sites will be considered
Undertaking internal and supplier audits
Experience applying, implementing and developing of Quality, Health and Safety and/or Environment management systems
Supporting and developing HSQE knowledge of motivating site and office-based teams

Other Attributes


Willing to travel and occasionally work unsocial hours

A collaborative outlook demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members.
Passionate approach to communicating and improving HSQE management in the business.
Full Driving License that allows driving in the UK & Ireland.
Physically able to work on operational sites (including climbing wind turbines subject to completing training)

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.


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Department


UK&I Support Functions HSQE - 489


Location


United Kingdom, Glasgow United Kingdom, Kings Langley United Kingdom, Larne United Kingdom, Gateshead United Kingdom, Exeter
Employment type


Permanent Full Time