Health and Safety Advisor

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Hartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Principal Construction Contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to provide specialist advice across various construction projects. The role includes conducting audits, maintaining policies, and promoting safety programs. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH construction certificate and 2-3 years of experience in the construction industry. This position offers excellent career progression with mentorship provided by the company.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections effectively.
• Experience in preparing accident reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and site visits.
• Maintain Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Promote and deliver the Behavioural Safety Programme.
• Support implementation of CDM and Safe Systems of Work.
• Prepare accident reports and recommendations.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation understanding

Auditing and inspection skills

Report writing

Education

NEBOSH construction certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor required to join a Principal Construction Contractor, working within the Construction team to deliver specialist Health and Safety advice across a range of construction projects.

Projects include commercial, education, healthcare, leisure, public sectors and more, across the Cambridgeshire, Essex and Suffolk region.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular audits, inspections and site visits to assess safe and unsafe working conditions and practices, reporting findings and making improvement recommendations.
• Maintaining Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Promoting and delivering the company s Behavioural Safety Programme.
• Supporting the effective implementation of CDM, Construction Phase Plans, Environmental Management and Safe Systems of Work.
• Preparing accident reports and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH construction certificate or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• 2-3 years experience within the construction industry, ideally with a large or Principal Contractor.
• Experience across the relevant sectors would be desirable.
• A good practical understanding of the principles of Health and Safety legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity for career progression, with full support and mentoring provided by the company.