Health and Safety Adviser (Marine) - DH_140710_HSA

Salary
£40 - £45K plus benefits

Location
London

Sector
Energy/Oil/Petrochemical/Gas/Electrical

Appointment Type
Health and Safety Adviser

Job Description
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified HSA with experience in the marine/offshore/renewables/energy industry being essential. The role is based in London with occasional travel across the UK.

The principal objectives of the position:

· To develop strong relationships with the organisations external contacts/stakeholders to facilitate the promotion of Health and Safety awareness and drive best practice.
· To assist in the monitoring and review of Health and Safety performance across marine projects (including Round 3, wave and tidal and offshore transmission).

Key tasks:

· To develop effective relationships with interested parties of marine renewable energy projects, including Round 3 zone partners, to facilitate the promotion of Health and Safety awareness and best practice.

· To challenge accepted views of Health and Safety within the industry in regards to design and technology, installation and operations and maintenance methodologies.

· To assist managers in the Marine department in the monitoring of Health and Safety performance across marine projects and report outcomes of performance.

· Delivery of the strategic health and safety workstreams as directed by the Health and Safety Manager.

· To advise decision makers in the development of ‘best practice’ and processes of continued improvement. For example, guiding Round 3 developers towards application of innovation to their set processes/procedures.

· Seek to apply a consistent approach to health and safety across marine projects but remaining mindful of specific environmental concerns e.g. water depth, marine traffic etc. A flexible approach is therefore important.

· To identify (through the review of failure events and other learning opportunities) areas of control which require further development and subsequently work with stakeholders to identify future preventative actions.

· To assist the Health and Safety Manager to maintain The Crown Estate’s compliance position.

· To demonstrate and promote awareness of a practical application of health and safety amongst colleagues.

· To foster and maintain relationships with interested parties in the renewables sector.

Public Relations

To positively represent the Organisation at external meetings and to present a positive attitude when dealing with members of the public.

Corporate Responsibilities

Policy

To work within the Organisation’s policy framework and to make recommendations for improvement to ensure that the Organisation complies with good practice and maintains its prestigious reputation.

Self management

To develop, to the fullest degree the personal skills which will contribute to effective team working within the Organisation, and to take personal responsibility, with the support of the Health and Safety Manager, for own training and development needs, so as to meet fully the business objectives of the Company and own potential.

Diversity and equality of opportunity

The Organisation recognises the valuable contribution, which is gained by employing a diverse workforce. As an employee of the company you are expected to promote the value of diversity and can expect that in all aspects of your employment, you will be treated on an equal basis regardless of your gender, race, nationality, religion, disability, marital status, age or sexual preference. You should also expect to receive equal treatment in our business relationships with the stakeholders.

Health and safety

As an employee of the Company you have a specific responsibility for health and safety. These responsibilities are set out in detail in our policy statement on the “Management of Health and Safety and Safety at Work “.

Quality

To participate in the Organisation’s programme to achieve and maintain the Investors in People standard and to contribute towards achieving other quality assurance accreditation programmes initiated by the Company.

General

Because of the evolving nature of this Company’s business requirements, this job profile should be viewed as a general outline of the type of key tasks the job holder will be asked to undertake in their role. It will be revised annually in consultation with the post-holder, as part of the Organisation’s performance management arrangements.

Person Specification
· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· An aptitude to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

· Strong time management skills with a strong focus on delivery.

· Comfortable in a role which requires driving change.

· A confident and flexible approach when challenging set procedures etc.

· Given the nature of the Round 3 programme and other renewable energy projects a willingness to travel occasionally is essential.

Qualifications & Experience
· Extensive experience in health, safety and environmental management, overseeing all health and safety activities.

· NEBOSH Diploma qualification or part-qualification or equivalent experience.

· Experience in the marine/offshore/renewables/energy industry is essential.

· Experience gained within a commercial or industrial environment, preferably in major infrastructure projects, is useful though not essential.

· Demonstrable experience of advising on the development, implementation and maintenance of a health and safety management system including strategy, policy and programmes in a changing environment.

· Detailed knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation, including CDM and occupational health and safety.

· Experience in management systems auditing and risk management.

· An awareness of HSE investigations and procedures in relation to enforcement (improvement notices and prohibition orders).

· Experience of delivering elements of projects and programmes of change.

Salary Package
£40 - £45K plus major benefits from this leading organisation.