Health & Safety Advisor

Redbear Tech; Belgique; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bear is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to lead safety across our construction projects in Belgium. You will work with the Head of Health and Safety to implement programs that minimise risk and protect wellbeing on-site and at project locations.

You will develop safety policies, conduct risk assessments, train staff, investigate incidents, write reports, and lead inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and ISO standards where applicable.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong experience in risk assessment and risk management.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of health and safety on a construction site.
• Experience in performing and executing organisation’s safety programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive safety across multiple project locations in Belgium.
• Collaborate with Head of Health and Safety to align projects with H&S goals and client/country requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

At Red Bear, safety is a core value and we firmly believe that every individual should have the right to work in an environment that minimises risks and promotes well-being. As a Health and Safety Advisor you will play a crucial role in driving safety within the company and ensuring the well‑being and safety of our employees, those who could be affected by our activities and the work environment at our project locations.

Working closely with the company's Head of Health and Safety, you will ensure that our projects align with the broader goals and objectives of the H&S department all the while meeting both client and country-specific requirements.

As part of your role, you will be based across multiple project locations within the company and collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent implementation of the company's health and safety standards.

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience of health and safety on a construction site.

Experience in performing and executing organisation’s safety programs and policies.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Strong experience in risk assessment and risk management.

Qualifications

Mandatory – NEBOSH certificate on Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent

Beneficial – Auditing to an ISO standard

Beneficial – Incident investigation training

Developing safety policies and procedures : Creating safety procedures and policies that ensure compliance with legislation

Training staff : Develop and deliver training and TBTs to personnel

Conducting risk assessments : Identifying potential hazards and determining ways to reduce risks

Investigating accidents : Determining the causes of accidents and how to prevent them in the future

Making recommendations : Advising managers and leaders on health and safety matters

Ensuring compliance: Ensuring that employers and workers follow safety legislation

Inspecting sites :Carrying out regular inspections to ensure that processes and permits are complied with, taking the opportunity to reengage with operatives.

Preparing reports : Writing internal health and safety reports

Build a strong, resilient relationship with your Project Managers and Site Teams, to encourage and guide them to improve site-based safety.

Have the courage of your conviction to challenge where necessary and be prepared to make decisions

KPI’s

Incident rate : Aim to minimise safety incidents through effective safety measures and protocols

Safety projects: Own relevant safety projects from concept to delivery

Client satisfaction : Obtain feedback from your client (the Project Managers) regarding improvements in our safety practices and procedures implemented on their projects by the Health and Safety Advisers.

Inspection and audit findings : Lead safety inspections, audits and compliance checks.

Continuous improvement : Aim to continually enhance safety practices and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.