Groundwork Health and Safety Advisor

The Just Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Greater London is seeking a Health & Safety Groundwork Advisor to support the delivery of safety on civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include reviewing Risk Assessments, overseeing contractor operations, and advising on safety legislation. The ideal candidate has experience in groundworks and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary between £30,000 and £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering projects, particularly residential groundworks.
• Ability to review contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Competence in supporting operational departments with safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure safety.
• Assist in selecting and overseeing contractors on site.
• Identify necessary Permits to Work and manage them.
• Maintain and deliver the department's Risk Assessments.
• Keep updated with changes in Health and Safety legislation.
• Advise managers on safety procedures implementation.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation awareness

Risk Assessments knowledge

Method Statements knowledge

Strong communication skills

Job description

GROUNDWORK HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR REQUIRE

Our client is one of the leading contractors specialising in civil engineering projects with values from £500k - £20m.

An opportunity as a Health & Safety Groundwork Advisor has arisen within the company who have experience in supplying services in residential groundworks in the South East of England and London.

Duties include:

• Support the timely and safe delivery of works on site through effective review of contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) in accordance to the companies policies and procedures.
• Assist in the selection and appointment of competent contractors, and assist in the oversight of their operations on site.
• Identify when Permits to Work will be required and ensure that they are issued and managed appropriately.
• Support the maintaining and delivering of the operational department's Risk Assessments.
• Maintain continual awareness of changes within Health and Safety legislation, Codes of Practice, British Standards and new Health and Safety literature in conjunction with the Company's Health & Safety Department.
• Provide advice and support to the operational department's Managers and Supervisors on the implementation and monitoring of safety procedures.

The annual salary that our client is offering is £30,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.

If you feel this role is right for you please contact Sophie Settrey on 0203 405 3186