Health and Safety Advisor

AndersElite; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor for the West Midlands region. You will conduct H&S inspections, develop CPPs, and manage environmental strategies. The ideal candidate holds a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate and has knowledge of H&S legislation in the construction/utilities sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote best practices in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential to have NEBOSH certificate for H&S.
• Proven knowledge in health and safety legislation required.
• Experience in safety planning and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular H&S inspections and report findings.
• Develop and review construction phase plans (CPPs).
• Lead on environmental strategy and carbon reduction.

Skills

Knowledge of H&S Legislation within construction/utilities

Safety Planning

Risk Assessment Techniques

Confined spaces skills

Excavation Safety Knowledge

Safe Working Techniques

Education

NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate

IEMA Foundation Qualification and Associate Membership

Tools

Internal Auditor for OHSAS ISO45001

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor - West Midlands region - utilities, civil engineering/electrical work predominantly within National Grid substation environments)

Key Accountabilities
Carry out H&S Inspections at regular intervals on all projects.
Act as escalation for SHEQ matters in the absence or cover for Head of SHEQ

Develop and review CPPs before they are issued for Construction.
Co-ordinate Accident Reporting and Investigation.
Log and monitor hazard reports
Keep up to date with H&S Legislation and Construction Industry Best Practice.
Deal with queries and correspondence on H&S issues. Provide advice as required.
Issue H&S Alerts or Guidance as appropriate.
To know and implement the requirements of the organisations IMS and Health & Safety Policy.
Manage & Mentor management of employees to ensure implementation of the IMS and safe conduct of work whilst promoting best practices.
Act as environmental and carbon reduction lead for the company, acting as organisational advisor and working collaboratively to develop the environmental strategy.
Establish environmental risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies to minimise the impact of work activities on the organisation and environment.
Set realistic carbon reduction goals and monitoring current carbon emissions to identify key reduction opportunities.
To carry out internal audits in accordance with the audit programme.
Implement Processes for Companies Health and Safety procedures.
Assist in coordinating and supporting the health, safety & training structure of the company.
Assist in establishing a regime to ensure that the work teams and depots are monitored by the health and safety company process via inspections and audit.
Produce non-conformance records including corrective and /or preventive remedie
Prepare and distribute lessons learnt.
Assist SHEQ team with external accreditations ISO 9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, NERS, Achilles
Review and update company procedures
Liaises with safety representatives and operatives.

About You

Essential:
NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate
Knowledge of H&S Legislation within construction/utilities
Safety Planning
Risk Assessment Techniques
IEMA Foundation Qualification and Associate Membership
Confined spaces skills
Excavation Safety Knowledge
Safe Working Techniques

Desirable:
IOSH Membership
Internal Auditor for OHSAS ISO45001
NEBOSH Diploma