We are seeking Safety Assurance Officers for the North-West region working with our client, a Utilities company.

This role offers a hybrid work set-up involving days in the client office, working from home, and site visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validation of risk assessments issued as part of the data gathering process.
• Review current processes around task and dynamic risk assessments.
• Review Ancillary Safety Statements and Method Statement approach.
• Review existing processes around communication of risk.
• Assist in the development of HSQE processes for hazard identification, risk assessment and control. Includes Safe System of Work plans (SSWP’s), Method Statements, and Permits to Work.
• Assist in the collation and preparation of monthly reports and KPIs.
• Documentation Management, including version control, change management and controlled distribution.
• Provide support in the delivery of other related projects.
• Provide support and advice to internal stakeholders in the preparation of risk assessments.
• Carry out HSQE Inspections to gather information for risk assessments.
• Assist in the development of the Integrated Management System.
• Prepare training materials, and schedule and carry out internal training.
• Provide support to the Risk Assessment Lead.
• Perform other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Relevant third level qualification – minimum Diploma in Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work or related qualification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in a similar position.
• Strong IT experience essential, particularly the use of Sharepoint and Microsoft packages, in particular Excel and Visio.
• Previous experience in report writing and collation of information for KPI’s, safety metrics, presentations etc.
• Previous experience in carrying out HSQE Inspections in operational environments.
• Previous experience in working with all elements of a Safety Management System and knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, ISO 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
• Previous experience in delivering Health and Safety training and delivering professional presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships to accomplish team goals.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work with schedules and manage resources while remaining focused on main goals.
• Capable of securing and comparing information from multiple sources to identify business issues, committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against decision criteria.
• Full driving license and own transport is essential.
• Valid Safe Pass, Manual Handling, and Low-Risk Confined Spaces training certificates.