Health & Safety Advisor

Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

• Be an integral part of the Project Delivery team, helping to deliver accident and incident free projects
• Advising contract and site staff on content of risk assessments, method statements, task-specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans, and safety issues generally
• Chair Project level monthly HSEQ Forward Planning meeting, conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections, ensure closure of non-conformances. Engage with staff and workforce while on projects
• Representing the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors. Attend Project Pre-Start Meetings and Sub-Contractor Pre-Start Meetings
• Accident Investigation and reports. Carry out with the Project Delivery Team and ensure improvement actions are identified and closed out. Produce relevant Safety Bulletins for company wide distribution
• Communication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforce
• Liaison with HSQE Director or Head of Health and Safety – producing monthly Project summaries, assisting in Group procedure reviews. Attend weekly HSEQ review meeting
• Assist with developmentand deliver in-house safety training programs/presentations
• Issue staff information as to changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, and internal safety procedures applicable to the Company
• Keep up to speed with client H&S Standards and Specifications and ensure that these are implemented at project level
• Devise strategies to meet targets and encourage best practices ensuring compliance with HSE legislation
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
• Comply with Company policies & procedures

Experience/Knowledge:

• Previous experience of Civil Engineering or construction projects – covering areas such as drainage / groundworks / structures / temporary works / Reinforced Concrete / earthworks / lifting operations etc
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory H&S and Environmental Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of Client Health Safety and Environmental requirements
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 – Roles and Responsibilities

Skills:

• IT literate
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture
• Proactively lead and manage the HSE Management policies, procedures, and practices
• Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities
• Ability to work in a pro-active, cooperative manner with client, contract, and site staff to improve performance and minimise non-conformances on site

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalent
• IOSH Membership
• Valid CSCS Card

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member to work for [Employer hidden]. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV, with a cover letter to Adam Goss, Internal Recruiter, [Employer hidden] Group, to the email address below:
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[Employer hidden] is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.