Health And Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a driven Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisor to join a successful construction company in Suffolk. This role involves providing expert SHEQ advice, coaching construction teams, and ensuring compliance with the highest standards. You will work closely with the SHEQ manager and have the chance to travel to various sites in the East Anglia region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction and relevant qualifications, making this a fantastic opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Pension contributions

Staff social events

Private Health care scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Clear Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate required.
• Minimum NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach employees on SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Conduct SHEQ inspections to ensure compliance.
• Report on legal/regulatory compliance and suggest improvements.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Environmental Compliance

Quality Assurance

Coaching and Training

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Associate Member of IEMA

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 49001

Job description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for an up & coming, driven and enthusiastic Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisor to join a successful, family owned Construction company based in Suffolk. This long standing regional main contractor operates across the commercial, health care, education and student accommodation sector working repeatedly with blue chip clients.

About the SHEQ Advisor

The role will be based out of the Head office in Suffolk but will involve frequent travel to sites predominantly in the East Anglia region.

• 39 hour per week Monday - Friday
• Provide SHEQ advice whilst coaching and guiding Construction teams.
• Report to the SHEQ manager and support / cover them during periods of leave
• Establish and maintain highest SHEQ standards for the business
• The ideal candidate will ideally come from a Construction background / worked for previous Construction Main contractors

Duties & Responsibilities for the SHEQ Advisor

• Advise and coach all employees with the implementation of the company policies and procedures
• Advise on all current occupational SHE legislation.
• Conduct SHEQ inspections, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and policies
• Assist the Site Team to improve SHEQ performance on site.
• Carry out investigations into accidents/incidents as instructed by the SHEQ Manager.
• Maintain/promote liaison with officials and professional bodies (e.g. HSE, ROSPA, IOSH, BSI, EA etc)
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice.
• Report to the SHEQ Manager on legal/regulatory compliance and non-compliance with safety, health, environmental and quality system and suggest/promote ways of improving performance
• Complete the necessary SHEQ training and obtain the relevant professional qualifications.

Requirements / Qualifications for the role

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (essential)
• NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (minimum)
• Associate Member of IEMA (desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001, 49001 (desirable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Full Driving License

Benefits to a successful candidate

• Competitive salary and package
• Discretionary bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension contributions
• Staff social events
• Private Health care scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme
• Clear Development opportunities