H&s Advisor - London, United Kingdom - WSP

WSP

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

See what WSP stands for in 2023 and beyond

Your new role, what's involved?

You'll be supporting our varied, and fast paced, Water, Energy, Earth & Environment Business Unit Group of WSP in the UK & Ireland. These Business Units work in a wide variety of environments, undertaking many different tasks;

- you'll be an integral part of the continual development of Health and Safety at WSP, as we strive toward our Zero Harm goal; and,
- work within a tight knit and supportive Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) team.

YOUR TEAM
We are looking for a full time, active, and engaged member of our SHW Team.

Supporting one or both of our Water or Energy Business Units as a Health and Safety Business Partner, or, provide more junior support to our existing Business Partners as an Advisor across the Business Unit Group. At their core, both roles require the provision of focussed competent health and safety advice, commensurate with knowledge and experience, and

- liaison with, and support the relevant Business Unit operational leadership
- monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (managing data, tracking and providing statistical analysis, and report compilation)
- cascade of SHW communication to the Business Units
- incident and accident investigation and managing data
- internal SHW assurance auditing (office and site)
- development and maintenance of assigned H&S policy documents and tools held in our safety management system
- be a vocal advocate of SHW and have the passion to seek out and drive forward SHW initiatives, independently or as part of a team, with a goal of continually improving SHW for our colleagues
- follow a process of continual professional development; being aware of, and in touch with any changes to relevant UK H&S legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and industry best practice standards
- work as part of the wider WSP community liaising with, as appropriate, our UK colleagues, Business Unit / Discipline Stream Operational Teams, Management Services Teams, Corporate Real Estate Team, Location Directors, H&S Representatives, Project Teams, and all other key stakeholders as appropriate.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

you have a passion for H&S. We can develop competence, but we cannot develop passion;

- have experience in a H&S advisory role (experience in a technical / consulting company is ideal, but not essential);
- hold a NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma (or similar), or as minimum a NEBOSH Construction Certificate;
- understand the H&S duties of Designers;
- have competence in managing and interpreting health and safety data, identifying risk and opportunities, and being able to action opportunities where appropriate;
- are a diligent, hard-working self-starter with initiative and ability to work within a dispersed team environment and develop relationships and rapport with all stakeholders, and a willingness to continually learn and develop;
- have the potential to develop strong influencing skills to promote and ensure compliance and best practice in operational situations where it is essential to find a solution to the problem if risk is identified;
- possess excellent listening and communication skills with the ability to influence and interact with people at all levels in a diplomatic and persuasive manner;
- have training / presentation skills and experience or aptitude and willingness to learn in this area;
- are able to work effectively under pressure, supporting others to do the same;
- can work with and manage appropriately, sensitive and confidential information, dealing with all stakeholders with the highest level of respect and professionalism;
- have strong organisational skills - can effectively manage several projects concurrently, ensuring that deadlines are met; and
- possess strong IT skills.

What's in it for you?
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Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

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Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work.

We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in