H&S Advisor (Construction) - North Region

• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure an organisational approach to health and safety is implemented to a consistently high standard
• Use specific knowledge and understanding to partner and provide insightful, timely challenge to sub-contracted delivery partners and others in respect to delivery of H&S at project level
• Guide project health and safety activities implemented by operational line managers and supervisors promoting early identification of potential hazards
• Ensure project teams are evaluating RAMS submitted by delivery partners
• Carry out regular (monthly) inspections of site conditions
• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports
• Work with Project Teams to review risk assessments for all high-risk and complex works
• Provide managers with advice on training requirements for employees on health and safety issues/risks
• Ensure a timely and effective response to H&S incidents, conducting incident investigations
• In conjunction with the H&S Manager, drive related health and safety projects
• Engage with Project teams to ensure all employees receive a site induction
• Support Project Teams to ensure employees receive weekly (minimum) toolbox talks and briefings
• Facilitate employee engagement and participation through site safety committees and regular communication meetings
• Support registration and removal of hazardous (Special) waste and other waste streams from work sites
• Help maintain safety standards in respect of emergency response
• Work closely with appointed Occupational Health administrator to ensure fit for work certificates are in place
• Monitor H&S performance through the collection and dissemination of H&S performance data and monthly reporting
• Assist in delivery of audit programmes to ensure compliance with management systems
• Maintain a focus on delivering advisory support to enable operations to meet or exceed environmental and quality expectations
• Assist project team with the preparation, maintenance and handover (on project completion) of the Health & Safety file to the client
• Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in H&S

• NEBOSH Certificate (essential) in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH Diploma or similar preferred)
• Externally accredited internal auditor qualification (14001/18001/9001)
• Membership of recognised Professional
• Experience of providing an effective H&S support service within a construction / project environment, or similar dynamic, multi-site, field-based industry - the ideal candidate will have two to five years’ experience of working in a similar industry environment undertaking tasks comparable to the role
• Proven ability to promote a positive safety culture

Attractive salary plus benefits