Uniper is a leading international energy company and we are looking for the right person to join our team as a Senior HSE Advisor.

Working as part of a diverse international team of HSSE experts, you would be responsible for developing and implementing management systems, managing certification bodies, delivering audits, KPI development and reporting. You would also play a key role in ensuring that we learn from incidents and share best practice.

The role is based in the UK, our headquarters are in Birmingham, but with plenty of opportunities for international travel. It would suit a qualified and experienced safety manager who can work well both as part of a team and independently.

Your responsibilities

• Drive a coordinated approach at all levels to performance monitoring and review, including audit
• Develop and implement management systems that deliver effective compliance with all relevant legal obligations and Uniper standards
• Develop and implement leading and lagging KPIs required to monitor and report on HSEperformance at all levels
• Manage the program for HSE audit at all levels, including Internal Audit and management of Certification Bodies
• Oversee the process for ensuring learning points from incidents are identified, actioned and shared across the whole Uniper business
• Develop robust partnerships with senior leaders and their teams to develop a pragmatic approach to management system implementation
• Provide leadership and coaching on the implementation of management systems
• Provide support for incident investigation, which may include Formal Panels of Enquiry
• Act as supportive member of the Uniper HSSE+S Team, participate in team activities, and play a strong role in to ensure best practice is shared and common issues are addressed

Your profile

• Proven track record in the development and operation of HSE Management Systems
• A minimum professional qualification of NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ6 or equivalent
• Attained or clearly working towards Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner (CMIOSH) status, via continuing professional development (CDP) program as stipulated by IOSH
• Demonstrate suitable knowledge and experience
• Expertise in risk management and assessment, and a thorough understanding of the application of risk mitigation/control
• Expertise in incident investigation techniques
• A detailed understanding of safety, health and environment legislation and standards relevant to the Power Industry and Contract Partners 
• Act as lead auditors for the business via a coaching style with relevant qualifications
• Excellent project management and planning skills, with ability to self-manage and meet committed deadlines
• Highly developed people management skills with the ability to drive performance and motivate colleagues at all levels, on an individual and team basis
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence people at all levels
• An innovative approach, providing quality solutions to problems and challenging established thinking
•  Highly skilled administration, analysis and report writing skills.

 Your qualities

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:  

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion