Health And Safety Advisor

Galldris Group; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and civil engineering firm is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to oversee health and safety operations at Sizewell C. The role involves advising staff, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have experience in civil engineering, relevant safety qualifications, and the ability to proactively lead safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Civil Engineering or construction projects.
• Knowledge of statutory H&S and Environmental Regulations.
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 – Roles and Responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering accident and incident free projects.
• Advise on risk assessments, method statements, and safety issues.
• Conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections.
• Communicate safety initiatives to staff.

Skills

IT literate

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture

Proactively lead and manage HSE Management policies

Ability to train and develop staff

Ability to work cooperatively with staff

Education

NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalent

IOSH Membership

Valid CSCS Card

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Advisor – Galldris Group

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our Sizewell team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background. The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Management systems across site(s).

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the Project Delivery team, helping to deliver accident and incident free projects
• Advising contract and site staff on content of risk assessments, method statements, task-specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans, and safety issues generally
• Chair Project level monthly HSEQ Forward Planning meeting, conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections, ensure closure of non-conformances. Engage with staff and workforce while on projects
• Representing the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors. Attend Project Pre-Start Meetings and Sub-Contractor Pre-Start Meetings
• Accident Investigation and reports. Carry out with the Project Delivery Team and ensure improvement actions are identified and closed out. Produce relevant Safety Bulletins for company wide distribution
• Communication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforce
• Liaison with HSQE Director or Head of Health and Safety – producing monthly Project summaries, assisting in Group procedure reviews. Attend weekly HSEQ review meeting
• Assist with development and deliver in-house safety training programs/presentations
• Issue staff information as to changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, and internal safety procedures applicable to the Company
• Keep up to speed with client H&S Standards and Specifications and ensure that these are implemented at project level
• Devise strategies to meet targets and encourage best practices ensuring compliance with HSE legislation
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
• Comply with Company policies & procedures

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous experience of Civil Engineering or construction projects – covering areas such as drainage / groundworks / structures / temporary works / Reinforced Concrete / earthworks / lifting operations etc
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory H&S and Environmental Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of Client Health Safety and Environmental requirements
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 – Roles and Responsibilities

Skills

• IT literate
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture
• Proactively lead and manage the HSE Management policies, procedures, and practices
• Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities
• Ability to work in a pro-active, cooperative manner with client, contract, and site staff to improve performance and minimise non-conformances on site

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalent
• IOSH Membership
• Valid CSCS Card

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.