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OCU

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering

AI generated summary

  • You should have senior SHEQ leadership experience, change management skills, relevant professional credentials, and exceptional communication abilities to engage diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • You will lead SHEQ strategy, ensure compliance, drive culture and engagement, innovate practices, manage performance, anticipate challenges, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Leadership Experience: Demonstrated success in a senior SHEQ/HSE Leadership role within the construction, civil engineering, or a related industry and have experience representing the business both with internally and externally. Experience with presenting at board level is key.
  • Change Management: Proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders to drive successful change management initiatives. Experienced in M&A and Integration of SHEQ in fast paced/ growing business environment.
  • Professional Credentials: Chartered Membership of IOSH and a relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent. Sustainability/ ESG IEMA certified desired with experience of leading quality and training functions.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse teams and stakeholders and executives both internally and externally to drive World Class SHEQ across the organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive SHEQ strategy aligned with our business goals and growth trajectory. Influence and guide the Board of Directors and senior management on SHEQ matters and represent the business externally as a brand ambassador.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee the execution of SHEQ policies, procedures, and culture programs across the business to ensure the integrated management systems (IMS) are effective on all projects and locations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations with a continuous improvement approach being adopted.
  • Culture and Engagement: Oversee the OCU SHEQ culture maturity program, collaborating closely with functional stakeholders to develop, implement and measure effectiveness aligned to the organisational values to create an empowered, engaged workforce. Lead the safety maturity strategy for the organisation.
  • Innovation and Improvement: Identify and implement innovative practices and technologies to enhance SHEQ performance. Lead initiatives that drive operational efficiency and risk mitigation. Be a key stakeholder and expert to support the OCU ONE digital platform design for SHEQ to enable real time leading and lagging analytics to enable the business to take effective decisions to reduce and mitigate risk.
  • Performance Management: Set ambitious SHEQ performance targets, monitor progress, and ensure accurate reporting. Utilise data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Strategic Vision: A forward-thinking leader with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities, translating them into actionable strategies. Experienced brand ambassador externally utilising SHEQ as a value-add leverage for growth in new emerging and current markets.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of SHEQ governance and enhance our industry reputation.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Director of SHEQ?

The primary responsibility of the Director of SHEQ is to shape and drive the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a Chartered Membership of IOSH and a relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent. Sustainability/ESG IEMA certification is desired, along with experience in leading quality and training functions.

Is experience in the construction industry necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates should have demonstrated success in a senior SHEQ/HSE leadership role within the construction, civil engineering, or a related industry.

Does the role require travel?

Yes, the position requires frequent travel to UK sites and the Stockport head office.

What kind of leadership style is preferred for this role?

The ideal candidate should be a passionate, dynamic, hands-on, and resilient leader with the ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable practices.

How does OCU Group promote employee development?

OCU Group empowers employees by offering opportunities for personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

What does the SHEQ culture maturity program entail?

The SHEQ culture maturity program involves collaborating with functional stakeholders to create, implement, and measure the effectiveness of programs aligned with OCU's organisational values to foster an engaged workforce.

Are there any specific communication skills required for this position?

Yes, candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse teams and stakeholders both internally and externally.

What is the vision for SHEQ in the context of OCU Group's growth?

The vision for SHEQ is to leverage it as a value-add to drive growth in emerging and current markets, ensuring that safety, health, environment, and quality standards are upheld across all operations.

How can the Director of SHEQ influence the Board of Directors?

The Director of SHEQ is expected to influence and guide the Board and senior management on SHEQ matters while representing the business externally as a brand ambassador.

OCU

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1994, OCU is an innovative service provider in the Utilities and Energy industries; operating nationwide. OCU delivers a wide range of customer-focused business solutions and works with a large client base in all utility areas including; energy transition, power, gas, water, telecoms, rail and directional drilling. OCU is a fast growing organisation that prides itself on being 'Innovative Utility and Energy Engineering Experts' that always delivers an exceptional level of service for our clients and their millions of customers.