My client is a solutions provider in the Industrial Automation sector, catering to industries such as Oil & Gas, chemicals, natural gas, power generation, iron and steel, as well as pulp and paper.

A bit about the role:

• As a QHSE Advisor, you will serve as the UK business partner for Quality, Health and Safety, Information Security, and Environmental related topics within the business.
  
  
• To create, develop, and continuously improve key business processes and ensure their successful implementation across the organisation.
  
  
• You will ensure compliance with company QHSE standards, industry regulations, and governmental requirements while maintaining the QHSE management system.
  
  
• You will work closely with various departments to drive QHSE initiatives and improvements, while providing support to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate rules, industry standards, and legal regulations.
  
  
• Regular travel will be required to customer sites and other offices across the UK, with occasional travel to the regional HQ in the Netherlands (travel expenses covered).
  
  
• Develop and maintain proactive QHSE relationships with customers and suppliers.
  
  
• Build consensus among stakeholders for QHSE process improvements at European and global levels.
  
  
• Report on business process performance, escalate QHSE issues, and manage incidents.
  
  
• Identify and analyse opportunities for process improvements.
  
  
• Collaborate with managers and colleagues to ensure QHSE compliance and resolve issues.
  
  
• Coordinate competency assessments, training, and record-keeping for large-scale projects.
  
  
• Design, implement, and improve QHSE standards, processes, and procedures using change management skills.
  
  
• Advise all levels of the organization on QHSE matters.
  
  
• Review Survey Plans and ensure SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) considerations are addressed.
  
  
• Prepare site induction safety packs and manage incident reporting.
  
  
• Contribute to project planning, including reviewing and adding relevant SHE sections and updating Project Risk Registers with a QHSE perspective.
  
  What’s required:
  
  
• Experience in QHSE, within a technical organisation in the utility, construction or instrumentation automation sectors.
  
  
• Proven experience in leading a QHSE team and audits to verify compliance.
  
  
• Experience in applying or working with CDM Regulations 2015.
  
  
• Bachelor's degree with over 10 years of relevant work experience in a technical or process environment, OR academic qualification with more than 5 years of relevant experience.
  
  
• Master’s level knowledge of QHSE disciplines.
  
  
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent qualification.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, with the ability to build trust and achieve consensus.
  
  
• Auditing and compliance management expertise.
  
  
• Highly driven, energetic, proactive, and process-oriented.
  
  
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 qualifications is advantageous