Field-based Construction Safety Lead – HSW & Compliance

Thames Water Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Construction Safety Advisor to deliver our Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy across sites in London and the surrounding region. The role combines field visits with hybrid working and requires travel within the Thames Water area.

You will lead HSW assurance, support incident investigations, develop reports for local stakeholders, and work with project teams to reduce risk while complying with Thames Water Management System and applicable legislation.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels of the organisation.
• A passion for Health, Safety and Wellbeing, leading by example.
• Fully competent at using company IT systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Site visits including assurance and engagement – risk based with quantity confirmed depending on business area and requirement.
• Engage on working groups to improve work practices to prevent harm.
• Monitor performance against the Safety, Health and Wellbeing strategy, trends and objectives, system, standards, processes and procedures.
• Prepare effective reports and feedback for local stakeholders on HSW performance.
• Carry out relevant site HSW assurance to highlight good practice, risks and non-compliance.
• Support SHE assurance of high and very high-risk sites including COMAH.
• Support fire risk assessments for low and medium risk sites.
• Advise stakeholders and contractors on HSW matters including compliance with legislation and Thames Water Management System.

Skills

NEBOSH

Driving licence

Communication

Health & Safety passion

IT systems

Industry knowledge

CDM knowledge

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Construction Safety Advisor to deliver our Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy across sites in London and the surrounding region. The role combines field visits with hybrid working and requires travel within the Thames Water area.

You will lead HSW assurance, support incident investigations, develop reports for local stakeholders, and work with project teams to reduce risk while complying with Thames Water Management System and applicable legislation.