Health and Safety Advisor

Irwin & Colton; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to work across multiple sites in Chester-le-Street. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH qualifications and experience in the demolition industry, ensuring effective management of SHEQ systems. The role offers a salary of up to £53,000 per annum plus benefits. Interested candidates should contact Francis Mendoza for more information.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in the demolition industry.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in demolition.
• Expertise in construction and demolition activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to assess SHEQ Management Systems.
• Advise on production of essential documentation for operational teams.
• Manage and investigate incidents and near misses.
• Prepare and disseminate SHEQ Alerts and Bulletins.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

NEBOSH General and/or NEBOSH Construction

Tech IOSH membership

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Employer location: England, Chester Le Street, County Durham.

Salary: Up to £53,000.00 per annum + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits.

Closing date: 5 Sep 2024.

Job Details

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by an established, leading construction and demolition contractor operating across the Northeast. With an annual group turnover of £100 million, they are now looking to recruit a senior Health and Safety Advisor. The successful candidate will be working across a range of projects, so previous multi‑site experience will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular site inspections and engagement visits to assess the effectiveness of SHEQ Management Systems, ensuring corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Advising on the production of essential documentation and supporting operational teams in applying SHEQ Management Systems, policies, procedures, and processes to enhance awareness and capability.
• Ensuring incidents and near misses are effectively managed, reported, investigated, and subjected to root cause analysis, supporting operational teams in embedding lessons learned.
• Preparing and disseminating SHEQ Alerts, Bulletins, and other communication campaigns.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General and / or NEBOSH Construction or equivalent Health and Safety Qualification with a minimum of Tech IOSH membership.
• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in the demolition industry, with expertise in construction and demolition activities.
• In‑depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in demolition, including detailed knowledge and experience of CDM.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with strong written and oral communication skills.

This position will require a self‑starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running. If the role is of interest, please contact Francis Mendoza on 01923 432 801. Reference FM3139.

Irwin and Colton is a specialist recruitment company supporting health, safety, environment and sustainability professionals in creating a safe and sustainable future for the world.

We recruit experienced HSE professionals from Advisor through to Director level, covering all industry sectors and working across the UK and internationally.