Property Health and Safety Business Partner

HR requirement for all job descriptions. Must be completed and submitted to the HRBP for your Region. For clarity, please avoid using abbreviations whilst completing this form. All fields require completing. Job Title Property Health and Safety Business Partner Anticipated Salary Range Contract Type Salary Range 6, SGN C (based on qualifications, skills and experience) Depot / Department Scotland, Health Safety Section / Team Corporate Safety, Safety Systems Reports to (job title) Senior SHE Manager (Environment and Property) – new role Direct reports (job title(s) None Prior Approval obtained for HRBP/ Director Y/N Approved by New Role: If N/A please complete below N Existing Role: If N/A please complete above Y Previous Job Title N/A Previous Depot/ Department N/A Purpose of the role In one sentence, describe the overall purpose of this job. To support the development, implementation and continual improvement of the environment management system, ensuring legal compliance, environment risk management and delivering on environmental objectives. List the key responsibilities of the job (no more than 5). Act as a subject matter expert for property safety, partnering with property, facilities management and the wider H S function to embed safe systems of work across SGN depots, offices and sites with SGN assets. Lead on and ensure property safety compliance with all relevant legislation and standards across SGN, including but not limited to fire safety, asbestos, legionella, PUWER, LOLER, CDM regulations, ISO14001 and ISO45001. Monitor property safety performance, investigate incidents where required and provide assurance for contractor compliance during development and maintenance of the property portfolio. This includes reviewing risk assessment and method statements, competence, permits to work, and challenging non-compliance when required. Conduct property safety inspections, for existing and new developments, escalate any safety-critical defects and provide assurance of compliance. Ensure closure of corrective actions and learnings are shared through communication with the wider business. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, monitor legislative changes, provide continual improvement and promote SGN’s zero harm safety culture. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Describe what, if any, academic qualifications/certifications are essential in this job? NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) and NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent). IOSH membership (TechIOSH/GradIOSH or working towards). Describe what technical skills and job knowledge/experience are essential in this job? Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, compliance obligations and safety management systems. Strong knowledge and/or experience required in: Fire safety Legionella Management PUWER and LOLER Asbestos safety CDM Regulations Risk Assessments and Method Statements Building safety inspections Experience influencing stakeholders and working with contractors, managers and operational teams to deliver safety outcomes. Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills. Full UK Driving License Previous length of experience required in similar role? Not required, but evidence of previous role in a corporate SHE function. In terms of skills, qualifications, job knowledge and experience, what are the key differences between… A. This job and the one above it? And B. This job and the one below it? A – The Senior SHE manager is responsible for monitoring the property safety strategy, overseeing assurance activities and leads property safety governance. This role delivers and assures compliance, provides technical expertise and escalates safety risks to the senior manager. B – No job below Problem Solving Complexity Generally speaking, what are the typical problems encountered in this job? Please highlight one of the below options and provide further details- Mostly routine, with straightforward, rehearsed/ scripted solutions Regularly non-routine / complex, with solutions requiring analysis, experience and knowledge. Further details of the above. Describe a typical problem that the job holder is expected to deal with themselves. Identifying and advising/resolving property safety non-conformances across the business. Sharing learnings and treating root cause analysis. Describe a typical problem that the job holder will need to seek advice on. Interpretation of new or complex legislation changes/regulatory requirements. Describe a typical problem that the job holder will need to escalate for someone else to deal with. HSE or other regulator related communication/action that could incur legal or financial penalties. What is the most difficult aspect of this job? Implementing standardized solutions across varying departments and locations across SGN. Does this job require someone who can think strategically / tactically? Yes, as you must anticipate future risks and changes rather than reacting for planned projects. Impact of role If the job holder ‘gets things very right, or very wrong’, how far reaching would this be inside SGN? COO/CSO level If the job holder ‘gets things very right, or very wrong’, how far reaching would this be outside SGN? Regulatory – HSE, Fire Authority Press, Media To what extent does the job directly contribute to departmental/company objectives? Enables achievement of wider H S team objective. What timeframe does this job mainly operate within (i.e. does it deal mainly with current, day-to-day issues, or deal regularly with long term change or strategic issues?) Day to day issues and both long term strategic. Describe the most impactful decision(s) the job holder will typically make. Contractor approvals to proceed with work, escalation of significant risks, prioritization of improvements. Does the role have accountability for the performance and results of multiple related units? Please specify how many. Influence/ working relationships. Who does the job holder interact with within the business on a regular basis? Property and facilities management The broader H S Team The COO function, including team managers, regional manager, engineering managers Asset Management and Transmission Procurement and Logistics Un-regulated business – Commercial Services Who does the job holder interact with outside the business on a regular basis? Fire Risk Assessors, Legionella service providers, electrical inspection firms, lifting inspection providers, enforcing authorities, contractors. How does the job holder interact with these stakeholders and to what level? (For example, are they exchanging information, building rapport, enhancing SGN reputation, handling complaints, influencing and persuading, conducting complex negotiations?) Exchanging information, building rapport, provide compliance direction, challenges unsafe methods, negotiate priorities, and influences operational decisions. Resource – Who /what are they responsible for? (Use real numbers, values and examples if possible) How many, if any, people does the job holder manage / supervise? Please provide their job titles. (if none, please state None) None If applicable, describe at what level this management / supervision is undertaken (e.g. do they deal with quality control, work allocation and planning, coaching, recruitment, ‘hard’ people management issues such as sickness absence, conduct, capability etc.?) (if none, please state None) No direct line manager responsibility, but responsible for coaching widely across SGN. What value budget does the job holder set, manage or spend? (if none, please state £0) None What assets / equipment does the job holder manage or control? (if none, please state None) None What level of projects does the job holder manage or control? (if none, please state None)