Health And Safety Advisor

McGee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Greater London is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to maintain and promote high standards in health, safety, and wellbeing across multiple projects. This role involves developing health and safety procedures, conducting inspections, and supporting project teams in incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in construction, strong communication skills, and relevant health and safety qualifications. Join a dedicated team on complex engineering projects with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within construction or civil engineering.
• Awareness of the IOSH Code of Conduct.
• Capacity to deliver and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop health and safety procedures and guidance.
• Support project teams in accident investigations.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports.
• Review compliance and training certification needs.
• Highlight wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong technical knowledge of health and safety legislation

Curiosity and ability to test ideas

Good presentation and report writing skills

Education

NEBOSH/NVQ/NCRQ certificate (or equivalent)

Working towards IOSH membership

Job description

Overview

We’re a specialist engineering contractor, with a reputation for designing and delivering some of London’s most complex and innovative engineering projects. We provide a value-based integrated approach, focusing on quality and innovation in the delivery of major demolition, piling, civil engineering and bespoke reinforced concrete sub and superstructure solutions. Notable schemes include Bankside Yard, HS2, Claridge’s Hotel basement, The Londoner Hotel and Battersea Power station. We develop smart engineering solutions to complex problems. We complement this with our in-house supply chain, self-delivery philosophy and our support services. We’re a London specialist.

Role Overview

We\u2019re on the cusp of our next big leap and this is an exciting opportunity to have significant influence on the continual excellence of our Health and Safety performance. In this role, you will play a crucial part in upholding and promoting high standards in Health, Safety & Wellbeing across multiple projects, supporting Health & Safety Managers and the wider team.

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Team Support

• Recognise opportunities for improvement and develop robust health and safety procedures, guidance, and supporting documentation. Maintain an open diary for effective team coordination and record attendance at work sites using company systems.
• Support project teams in investigating accidents and near-miss incidents. Coach project teams in developing competence in accident investigation. Analyse incidents & accidents, making recommendations for improvement.

Project & Site Management

• Conduct health and safety inspections, preparing reports that identify areas of good practice and compliance.
• Review all aspects of compliance, including the suitability of records maintained by project teams. Immediately report situations requiring immediate rectification or stopping of any operation. Identify the need for Health surveillance/Safety Critical medicals during routine inspections.
• Bring new techniques for improving health, safety, and welfare to the attention of the Senior Health & Safety Manager.
• Highlight areas where training certification is required, bringing findings to the attention of the project team.
• Identify wellbeing initiatives and make suggestions for campaign material.

Data and Observations

• Analyse leading and lagging performance indicators, suggesting areas for improvement and reporting findings to the Senior Health and Safety Manager. Provide monthly reports using the provided format.

About You

We are looking for an organised, collaborative, Health and Safety Advisor that can deliver and maintain standards without exception but is also amenable and engaged with teams. You will be passionate about delivering and promoting a positive, progressive culture with a cognitive, and inspirational approach to health & safety.

• Proven experience in a similar role within construction, civil engineering, property, or utilities.
• Awareness of the IOSH Code of Conduct and ability to conduct professional duties in line with the code.
• Excellent communication skills 0 verbally and written.
• Curiosity and ability to test ideas, systems, processes, and records to ensure compliance.
• Good presentation and report writing skills.
• Strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance, and regulations.
• NEBOSH/NVQ/NCRQ certificate (or equivalent) and hold or be working towards IOSH membership.

We are committed to investing in our people, rewarding dedication with support and encouragement, and creating exciting opportunities for progression.

If you would like to join a team of exceptional people, working on high-profile complex engineering projects in London, please apply now!

McGee is a committed Equal Opportunities and Diversity employer.