Description As the Regional HSEQ Compliance Auditor, you will be responsible for undertaking & delivering the regional HSEQ compliance audit plans for the business. You will collectively be undertaking risk-based audits to ensure HSEQ standards are being adhered to and  providing assurance that contractual requirements are being met.

In addition, you will also support the Group Quality Manager during external HSEQ audits to maintain accreditations. This will involve auditing the onsite activities of the Network Plus Group, its subsidiaries businesses, the regional depots and in some cases will also include our sub-contractors activities.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for managing a non-conformance database detailing findings from audits, including follow up and close out. You will be required to provide stakeholders with visibility of all non-conformances and improvement opportunities.

You will have a passion for ensuring exceptional levels of health, safety, quality and environmental standards are delivered. You will possess an attention to detail to ensure that audit reports are completed to a professional standard and are presentable to all business stakeholders. (internal & external stakeholders)

Key Responsibilities

Work with the Group Internal Audit Manager to develop implement and monitor an effective regional assurance program to cover risks detailed within the HSEQ Risk Register and ensure compliance with Network Plus’s safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Undertake HSEQ Compliance Audits in line with Group assurance programme, coordinate with auditees to ensure audits are undertaken on live worksites. (our worksites can be of a short duration and may involve occasional night visits to traffic management activities).

Undertake HSEQ Compliance Audits in line with Group assurance programme, within our offices and depots, coordinate with auditees as to ensure audits are undertaken with relevant personnel present.

Support the Group Quality Manager in co-ordination of external audits, accreditation body and client audits.

Provide a consistent approach and identification non-conformances and opportunities for improvement and the escalate areas of potential impact.

Undertake audit close out meetings with auditees, support their understanding on findings, audit actions, closure plans and timescales.

Provide regular data and management reports in line with the governance structure on audit action management, and any learning from experience identified.

Collate and provide back to group audit closure evidence as required / requested.

You will support & drive the correct and safe behaviours out on site and within the offices & depots.

Experience and Qualifications Essential Recognised Lead Auditor Qualification

Recognised Internal Auditor Qualification

ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 Awareness

Working knowledge of SIPP and CDM

Experience in a similar HSEQ Auditor role

Working knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001 & 90001

Working knowledge of CDM requirements

Demonstrable Project Management Capability

Proven experience of undertaking auditing activities within a utility /construction environment.

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

Utilities experience

Knowledge of NHSS ( National Highways Sector Schemes)

Knowledge of NERs, WIRs & GIRs schemes ( Electricity, Water, Gas -Industry Regulatory schemes)

HSEQ Qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Chartered Practitioner or working towards

Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.