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Job description: Position: SHEQ Advisor Location: McQuillan Companies, Lisburn Responsible to: Senior SHEQ Advisor Contract type: Full-time, permanent Working hours: Monday – Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00 (45 min break) and Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 (30 min break) Salary: Competitive Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. If you’re seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thrive. We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries Annual performance related bonus Company vehicle or allowance An employee health scheme Employee private healthcare An excellent employee pension scheme 31 days of annual leave, increased in line with years of service milestones Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activities Job Description We seek to appoint a SHEQ Advisor as a key member of our Companys Compliance team. Reporting to the Senior SHEQ Advisor you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to maintaining and improving the companys management systems: safety, quality & environment; to deliver a service that is fit for purpose; ensuring compliance with specifications, statutory obligations and best industry practices. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a demanding and dynamic environment across 4 business areas and make a significant contribution to the overall success of the business. Assisting in maintaining and developing the Companys Management Systems, the jobholder will assist with developing and implementing business improvements to maximise Health, Safety, Quality, Production, Profitability and Customer Satisfaction. The jobholder must have good commercial awareness and excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and develop business relationships whilst maintaining standards. The role requires a self-motivated individual who can work well as part of an existing team and is able to provide data driven informed advice to minimize safety, environmental and quality-related problems. Key responsibilities Promotion of the 3rd party accredited IMS (Integrated Management System) [Quality, Environment, Health & Safety] including BS EN ISO/IEC 17025, NHSS 12d, 13 & 16 and the Construction Products Regulations (CE Marking) Conducting Internal Audits and Inspections against defined standards including Quality Environmental and H&S Systems Assist in the control of the documented management system Assist in the measurement of data and company metrics, which includes for Suppliers Quality, Company KPIs, Customer Feedback, Internal Audit and Inspection Data Advising upon content of operational documentation Development and delivery of training packages Creation of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management documentation Assisting with Safety, Environmental and Quality objectives measurement Liaison with Constructionline Assist with Tender and Procurement Input as required Involvement in the development and maintenance of documentation for national highway sector schemes; CE Marking; UKAS or any other regulatory bodies as may be necessary Assist in producing returns for landfill to NIEA, Local Councils or HMRC Control of the Non-conformance Register Tracking N/C s raised both operational and through Internal Audit Assisting and facilitating External audits such as SGS and UKAS Gathering data for Management Review (Annually) Manage the areas of responsibility attached to the post commensurate with the role in accordance with the companys scheme of delegation and annual objectives and targets The post holder will actively follow McQuillan Company policies including Equal Opportunities policies The post holder will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulation Knowledge indicators and experience Good level of knowledge of Quality, Environmental and H&S Management Systems Relevant experience of Management Systems within a contracting and waste management environment. A relevant professional qualification Experience of Quality Management within a chemical waste treatment facility would be beneficial but not essential IT and administration skills with proficiency in common Microsoft Office packages Excellent communication skills: clear, effective and authoritative in spoken communication, high standard of written English, able to state a case clearly, logically and concisely A strong awareness of the needs of customers, with the ability to build rapport and maintain effective internal and external relationships and communicate at all levels within an organisation Good Report writing skills A full valid driving licence Personal Qualities / Attributes Pro-Active approach Excellent communication skills Team player with demonstrated cross-functional achievements Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business and working practices A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative In return for your commitment you will receive an excellent remuneration package commensurate with experience, including private medical cover and a company vehicle. Closing date for applications is: Sunday 8th June 2025. This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes. Skills: Excellent communication skills Pro-Active approach Team player Excellent time management & organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative Attention to detail IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages Benefits: Competitive salaries Annual performance related bonus Company vehicle or allowance Employee private healthcare Excellent L&D opportunities Participation in team building activities An excellent employee pension scheme
