Health And Safety Advisor

Irwin & Colton; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Advisor to join their site-based team in Edinburgh. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading construction firm on high-profile projects, where you will implement health and safety policies, conduct training, and engage with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety, particularly in construction, and hold a NEBOSH certificate. This position promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to develop your career in a rapidly growing company. If you are driven and eager to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety role within construction or related industry.
• Minimum of NEBOSH certificate or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Implementing health and safety policies and ensuring compliance.
• Conducting training and investigating incidents as needed.
• Undertaking audits and inspections to identify improvements.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Incident Investigation

Training and Inductions

Auditing and Inspections

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Edinburgh Up to 45,000 + Benefits

Irwin and Colton are working with a major Principal Contractor to recruit a site-based Health and Safety Advisor. The company turnover in excess of 500m and are growing rapidly. This role is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and motivated health and safety professional looking to further develop and grow their career with a leader in the construction industry.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Advisor will include:

• Assisting with health and safety and engaging across the site, implementing health and safety policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Conducting training, toolbox talks, inductions and investigating incidents where required.
• Contributing towards undertaking audits and inspections of the site, identifying areas for improvement, and reporting on the findings.
• Working with the leadership team to look for health and safety improvements.

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will have:

• Experience in health and safety role ideally from within construction or a related industry.
• Minimum of a NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage and communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Drive and enthusiasm with the willingness to learn, develop and grow in the role.

An excellent opportunity to work with a leading construction company on a high-profile project in the area. If you have the required experience, please contact Luke O'Driscoll.