QSHE Advisor (m/w/d)

Job Description

British Solar Renewables creates smart energy systems for a net zero carbon future. British Solar Renewables develops (BSR Energy), builds (BSR EPC), and maintains (BSR O&M) utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects in the UK and internationally. Having developed and built in excess of 700MWp BSR are a major contributor to the UK Renewable Energy Sector.

What we offer

We’re building a community of passionate individuals committed to shaping the future; providing the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the renewable energy sector. Offering a culture where collaboration and inclusivity thrive alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team making a real difference.

About this role

The QSHE Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the health, safety, quality and environment management system to ensure continued compliance and ensuring a safe working environment.

The position will involve various tasks including review of internal and supplier risk assessments and safe systems of work, auditing, collating monthly statistics, admin, day-to-day management of the IMS system and promoting the behavioural safety programme – ‘Everyone Safe Always’.

The nature of this role requires flexibility for extensive travel from the office at Shepton Mallet to our various sites and to occasionally stay away from home.

What we need from you

• Assist the QSHE Team on the maintenance and development of the BSR Group integrated management system.
• Conduct risk-based health and safety audits inline with the master audit programme.
• Conduct IMS Internal Audits.
• Conduct incident investigations of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.
• Keep up to date with Health & Safety Legislation and how changes in legislation and/or practices are communicated to the business.
• Assist the Head of H&S with reports, newsletters, toolbox talks, and other admin tasks as directed.
• Conduct routine documented inspections and audits of the workplace, facilities, plant and equipment to maintain Group standards.
• Monitor compliance of employees and Third Parties with the QSHE Policy or the requirements of any International Standards that the group hold or are working towards.
• Foster a positive health and safety culture amongst all employees.
• Assist with the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Immediately bring to the attention of the directors and managers any matters relating to QSHE standards or performance (positive as well as negative).

What skills you will have

Experience

• Experience in the construction industry or Higher Education level in either Health and Safety or Construction.
• Well organised with the ability and desire to work within a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Enthusiasm to learn and understand more about safety, health, quality and environment.
• 2 years working within a H&S role.

Skill requirement

Necessary:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Familiar with ISO Management Systems.
• Clean driving license.
• Collaborative behaviours.
• Strong IT skills with an in-depth understanding of MS365 suite including SharePoint, Outlook, Word is essential. A good understanding of Excel is helpful.
• Good communication skills written & verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong word processing, formatting and document creation skills.

What you will get from BSR

• Monthly social events, such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering and a Christmas and Summer party.
• Our Hybrid Working Policy allows you to work from home up to three days a week.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
• An annual bonus scheme which rewards you for all of your hard work.
• A referral scheme for when you refer someone to work at BSR.
• Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
• BSR will fund one professional membership per annum.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
• Long Service Recognition Scheme.
• Private Health insurance after completion of 3-month probation period.
• Life insurance.
• Pension.

To apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the role requirements. At BSR, we are committed to equal opportunities in employment, if you are interested in one our positions, we encourage you to apply.

Our hiring decisions are not just about technical skills; but also about finding individuals whose values, work ethic, and personality would make a great addition to our team.

If you need reasonable adjustments for the interview process, contact us at [email protected]

We encourage candidates to apply promptly. This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.