Health & Safety Advisor

Miller Homes Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with SHE policies. The successful candidate will monitor SHE systems, conduct audits, and provide training to improve safety culture across the region. A minimum of 3 years' experience in SHE roles and a NEBOSH certificate are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a SHE role.
• NEBOSH certificate or willing to work towards it.
• Detailed knowledge of SHE legislation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement SHE systems to ensure compliance.
• Conduct site visits and audits for procedural compliance.
• Investigate RIDDOR reportable accidents.

Skills

Analytical

Good IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Training

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH certificate

Member of IOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main Function (Health & Safety Advisor)

To provide Regional Support to the Divisional SHE Director in the implementation and supervision of the Company’s Safety, Health and Environmental policy so as to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all employees and workers engaged on Company business.

Key Functional Areas (Health & Safety Advisor)

• Monitor, develop and implement SHE systems to ensure our standards, performance and compliance is of the highest order
• Provide support and advice to the Region and represent Regional Management in discussions with employees and external organisations on safety, health & environmental (SHE) matters
• Support the development of SHE management capability within the Region by improving the skills and knowledge of Miller personnel
• Ensure that the SHE processes and procedures assist in developing a positive SHE culture within the Region
• Identify opportunities for improvement and of best practice in SHE management
  
  

Main Duties (Health & Safety Advisor)

• Carry out site visits and audits to ensure compliance with specified procedures and standards
• Provide SHE advice at tender and construction stages
• Investigate and report on all RIDDOR reportable accidents and occurrences
• Make all necessary notifications to the relevant statutory bodies regarding notifiable accidents and occurrences
• Attend quarterly performance review meetings and produce bimonthly Regional reports
• Feed into and report back on Regional SHE training
• Where applicable carry out SHE training within the Region
  
  

Key Capabilities Required (Health & Safety Advisor)

• Skills and Capabilities
• Analytical
• Good IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Must have excellent organisational and time management skills being able to effectively prioritise and delegate against strict deadlines.
• Skilled in conflict resolution
• Skilled and practised trainer
• Behavioural Attributes
• Ability to interpret SHE legislation and to convey it accurately to employees, contractors and their relevant parties.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to relate to people at all levels of an organisation, and to establish and maintain respect both professionally and personally
• A natural leader possessing integrity, presence, drive, determination, natural enthusiasm
• Able to influence and persuade
• Excellent problem solver, inquisitive and resilient
• Knowledge, Experience and Qualification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a SHE role
• Detailed knowledge of SHE legislation
• NEBOSH certificate or prepared to work towards it
• Member of IOSH
• Valid Driving Licence
• Experience in carrying out audits, accident investigation and liaison with relevant statutory bodies
• Good IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)