HAVS & COSHH Safety Coordinator

RailwayPeople; Coventry; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

RailwayPeople is seeking a HAVS & COSHH Coordinator to oversee COSHH and HAVS requirements across a Coventry project. You will provide practical Health & Safety support to construction teams, subcontractors and the broader project team, delivering inductions, toolbox talks and training.

Essential qualifications include NEBOSH, IOSH membership, CSCS and COSHH/HAVS experience. You will assess risks, manage records and drive continuous improvement in site safety on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent is required.
• IOSH membership or working towards membership.
• Relevant CSCS card is required.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation including CDM 2015.
• COSHH and HAVS management experience is essential.
• Experience with construction plant, lifting, excavations, heights and interfaces.
• Good communication, planning and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee COSHH assessments, registers and control measures.
• Coordinate HAVS risk assessments, exposure monitoring and health surveillance.
• Support selection of lower-vibration tools and safer working methods.
• Arrange face-fit testing and ensure emergency equipment is available.
• Provide practical H&S advice to project teams and subcontractors.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety training.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and compliance checks; close out actions.
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Maintain H&S records and performance data.
• Promote a positive H&S culture across workforce and supply chain.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

IOSH membership or working towards membership

CSCS card

CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

TechIOSH or equivalent

Job description

RailwayPeople is seeking a HAVS & COSHH Coordinator to oversee COSHH and HAVS requirements across a Coventry project. You will provide practical Health & Safety support to construction teams, subcontractors and the broader project team, delivering inductions, toolbox talks and training.

Essential qualifications include NEBOSH, IOSH membership, CSCS and COSHH/HAVS experience. You will assess risks, manage records and drive continuous improvement in site safety on a contract basis.