Health and Safety Advisor

McLaughlin & Harvey; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Health and Safety Advisor to join their dynamic team in Sheffield. This role is pivotal in promoting a robust health and safety culture across all levels of the organization. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, leading initiatives, and conducting site inspections. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension contributions. If you are passionate about health and safety and want to make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible and Hybrid Working

33 Days Annual Leave

Generous Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in Health and Safety with NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor in Construction.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Conduct site inspections and accident investigations.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Accident and Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

IT Literacy

Education

NEBOSH/NCRQ Qualification

BSc in Safety

MSc in Safety

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Health and Safety Advisor to enhance our existing team of Advisors.

Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, the Project Health and Safety Advisor will work on a major project in Sheffield, in a key role within the Project Team.

Responsibilities

• Promotion of our health and safety ethos and culture at all levels within the Company and with our Subcontractors.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with relevant legislation.
• Review Subcontractor documentation including safe systems of works.
• Assist in the preparation of health and safety strategies and in the development of internal policies and procedures.
• Lead and deliver health & safety initiatives.
• Assist in the in-house training of managers and employees.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being fully implemented.
• Carry out accident / incident investigations.

Experience

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will possess the following essential qualities:

• Professionally qualified within Health and Safety field (NEBOSH/NCRQ, BSc or MSc in Safety);
• Proven track record as an operational Health and Safety Advisor within the Construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation.
• Accident and incident investigation experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to positively influence others.
• IT literate.
• CSCS Card.

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.