Title: SHESQ Manager
Base Location: Hybrid Working between Nearest Cadent Location & Home with travel as required
At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What you'll get to work on
As the SHESQ Manager you will lead the Safety, Health and Environment; and Quality Assurance Teams to ensure that all projects are delivered to the defined SHESQ standards. You will set clear objectives for the team and manage performance to ensure there is an effective SHESQ process through proactive and reactive inputs and monitoring. You will also support the development and maintenance of Capital Delivery’s Safety Management and Quality Management Systems in accordance with the principles of PAS 55 and ISO9001
You’ll also
- Provide professional advice and support to the Capital Delivery Leadership team, Project Managers, Project Delivery & Design teams, Quality and SHE Advisors
- Manage interfaces and support regular collaboration between Cadent teams, Capital Delivery and Contractor’s on all SHE and well-being matters leading on the implementation of process improvements and SHE initiatives to continually improve
- Manage a process that will review the competence of both Cadent and Contractor’s teams and advising on SHE training requirements
- In conjunction with the Projects Teams and Contractors, manage the implementation of SHE Bulletins / Alerts, Best Practice, Good Practice and Lessons Learned
- Manage a team of SHE professionals that promote a positive SHE culture that engages all project team members and delivers continuous improvements in Health, Safety, Environmental management and well-being whilst ensuring all works are carried out safely and in accordance with the agreed contractual requirement, Construction Phase Plan and approved Method Statements
- Develop an effective assurance regime covering all Capital Delivery activities. Manage a team of Quality Advisors to ensure key risks are identified and managed, and compliance is measured, with advice provided to Project Managers to ensure compliance with the Quality Management system
- Manage and Maintain robust processes and procedures to provide a safe working construction environment by monitoring all activities carried out by the Project Delivery Teams and Contractors including compliance with CDM Regulations and applicable HSE legislation and Cadent corporate requirements
- Lead with the review of any changes to Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, industry specifications and best practice advising on the potential impact on Capital Delivery
- Ensure that all SHE events / incidents / accidents / dangerous occurrences are reported to the Capital Delivery Management Team and Project Managers and reported and investigated as required by the Incident Reporting and Investigation procedure. Undertake or support incident / accident investigations where requested in accordance with the procedure for Incident Reporting and Investigation
- Monitor compliance with Cadent Procedures & highlight any non-conformance to the relevant manager.
Who are we looking for
• A Health and Safety Professional with membership of relevant professional body such as IOSH
• NEBOSH Safety Certificate
• Recognised qualification in safety, quality or environmental management, at higher certificate, diploma or degree level (will consider candidates that can evidence practical experience of operation at the required level.)
• CDM knowledge and training
• Environmental management experience, preferably in the utility or construction environment
• Experience of leading teams, including developing strategic plans, setting clear objectives, managing performance
• Experience of influencing senior leaders in the supply chain to create common goals and address SHESQ performance issues.
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.
To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
