Health and Safety Advisor

Hays; Arun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK earthworks contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to provide comprehensive safety support on a major earthmoving contract. This site-based role aims to ensure a safe working environment while guiding the delivery team in line with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH qualification and possess experience in construction, along with a solid understanding of health and safety legislation. In return, a range of benefits and training opportunities will be offered.

Benefits

Training and development with progression

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety services in construction.
• Background in bulk earthworks is desirable.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide health, safety and environmental support to site team.
• Conduct regular HSE site tours and inspections.
• Compile and circulate toolbox talks and safety alerts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or above

Job description

Your new company
I am working with one of the UK's leading earthworks contractors. This company has been delivering large-scale infrastructure solutions for over six decades. Specialising in earthmoving, restoration, and soil stabilisation, they support major transport and energy projects across the country.

Your new role
I am seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to provide effective guidance and support to our site delivery team on a major earthmoving contract. The new role, which is site-based, is deemed an integral position in ensuring the successful delivery of the project.

• Provide effective health, safety and environmental support and guidance to our site team to ensure a safe working environment without risk to health, safety, or harm to the environment.
• Continually promote high standards of health, safety and environmental management and drive continuous improvement
• Conduct regular HSE site tours and inspections ensuring personnel are working in accordance with the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan and Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Conduct incident investigations and associated reports
• Identify and report performance trends
• Build positive relationships with all levels of the workforce
• Work in close collaboration with the clients' SHE team ensuring set HSE standards and goals are met
• Conduct Site Inductions
• Closely support the HSE Administrator
• Maintain the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan
• Review and maintain general project HSE documentation
• Compile and circulate topical toolbox talks and health, safety and environmental alerts
• Produce monthly HSE reports for the Company SHE Manager
• Establish and maintain a team programme of documented health & safety inspections and site tours, ensuring engagement at all levels
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the site delivery team

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in the delivery of Health & Safety services and will have a background in construction/building industry.
• Experience in bulk earthworks would be particularly desirable.
• You will hold an NEBOSH General Certificate or above qualification and have a strong understanding of the CDM regulations.
• You will have construction and major civil engineering experience obtained from a previously held site-based role.
• Experience reviewing site health, safety and environmental documentation
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety Legislation
• Confident and organised
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work under constraints

What you'll get in return
You will receive a wide range of benefits, including training and development with progression, company pension, generous holiday allowance and many more.

What you need to do now
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