Health and Safety Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to support their ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and inclusive work environment while developing strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in health and safety management, particularly within the UK construction sector, and will lead initiatives to promote world-class performance in health and safety. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and employee well-being, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

8% Matched Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

26 Days Holiday

Family-Friendly Policies

Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor in UK construction.
• Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standard.

Responsibilities

• Develop close working relationships with operational teams and clients.
• Lead on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing strategies.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

OHSAS 45001 Standard

Accident Investigation

Site Inspection and Audit Reporting

Communication Skills

Education

IOSH Membership

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About BAM Ritchies

BAM Ritchies requires an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to support our national delivery of ground investigation, geotechnical engineering, laboratory, and monitoring projects.

Your work environment

BAM operates a flexible working policy.

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognize that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to achieve this by recruiting the very best talent, regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics.

Your mission

1. Develop close working relationships with the operational team, clients, supply chain, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (H, S & W) matters.
2. Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the H, S & W management system in line with contractual requirements and ISO 45001.
3. Liaise with external bodies on H, S & W matters as required.
4. Actively ensure H, S & W risks are identified and mitigated from design through to construction, emphasizing designing out risks.
5. Lead on H, S & W strategies and promote a positive organizational culture towards world-class H, S & W performance.
6. Communicate and promote understanding of H, S & W plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives throughout the supply chain.
7. Monitor and measure H, S & W performance according to client contractual requirements, including trend analysis.
8. Promote the company's vision and values in all interactions.
9. Conduct high-quality inspections and audits, identifying barriers and opportunities for operational improvement.
10. Ensure timely close-out of inspections and audits.
11. Lead or participate in accident investigations, ensuring thoroughness and clear evidence-based findings, with actionable remedial steps.
12. Understand incident investigation models and methodologies.
13. Attend and contribute to meetings, forums, and workshops.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a H, S & W Advisor in UK construction.
• Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standard.
• Valid membership of IOSH.
• Ability to deliver internal health and safety management courses.
• Ability to advise on health and safety issues on-site daily.
• Ability to conduct standard accident investigations on-site.
• Ability to write site inspection and audit reports.

What’s in it for you?

• A wide range of family-friendly policies.
• 8% matched pension contributions.
• Life assurance.
• 26 days holiday.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

BAM Ritchies is committed to equality of opportunity and supporting work-life balance.

Who are we?

Building for communities and future generations, leading towards a sustainable tomorrow. Our values—sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable, and ownership—drive us to achieve our ambitions every day.