Health and Safety Advisor

Lawtech Group Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Southampton is looking for a Health and Safety Advisor. The successful candidate will manage health and safety procedures on-site, write risk assessments, and liaise with site management to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of ISO standards and experience in the construction industry. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and a company pension.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Expenses Paid

Qualifications

• Experience in managing health and safety procedures.
• Ability to conduct method statements and risk assessments.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with site management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review health and safety risk assessments.
• Monitoring site activities through regular visits.
• Assist with the maintenance of health and safety management systems.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001

Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Health and safety legislation expertise

Experience delivering training

IOSH certification

NEBOSH Certificate in Construction

CSCS card

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

iAuditor software

Job description

Overview

The role of Health and Safety Advisor is to report to the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager. They will be responsible for managing, monitoring and delivering health and safety procedures on site at Lawtech. They will be involved in the writing of method statements, risk assessments (fire risk, COSHH, vibration and noise), construction phase plans and policy documents with the guidance of the HS&E Manager.

The Health and Safety Advisor will liaise with all work levels including site management whereby they will be expected to work with them to prepare and review necessary health and safety risk assessments as well as delivery health and safety policy and procedures.

They will advise and guide all site personnel with regards to the implementation and delivery of the H&S internal management system.

Founded over 20 years, Lawtech have become a leading principal contractor specialising in cladding remediation. We deliver high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding repatriations & regeneration contracts throughout London and the wider Southeast.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure the skills and knowledge of site staff is maintained by identifying where training or requalification is required (in line with the company training matrix).
• Monitoring and reporting on site activities during regular site visits.
• Liaise with clients or other stakeholders and attend meetings as required
• Support the investigating and reporting of incidents to identify root cause, recommend actions and ensure actions are delivered to prevent re-occurrence.
• Prepare and distribute regular health and safety alerts as required.
• Liaise with technical, quality and contracts departments to ensure procedures and manuals include all relevant H&S requirements.
• Assist with the ongoing maintenance of the H&S internal management system and maintaining certifications for ISO 9001 and 14001.
• Deputise for the H&S Manager when required
• Attend pre-start site surveys, project handover meetings and ongoing project meetings as required.
• Attend regular H&S review meetings.
• Work with the H&S Manager to prepare H&S strategies and internal policies and ensure all project management staff are aware of company policies and procedures.
• Carry out H&S inspections and audits on a regular and ad hoc basis in order to monitor compliance with company procedures.
• Assist the site teams with closing out issues that are identified during inspections or audits.
• Ensure any breaches in procedures and hazards are identified, corrected and flagged to the site team.
• Ensure incidents, accidents and near misses, are recorded and reported as per company procedures.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes in legislation, regulations and industry requirements and best practice.
• Write method statements and risk assessments where required.
• Support site management in the production, review and implementation of project management plans, construction phase plans and project H&S documentation.
• Liaise with client representatives, other stakeholders and sub-contractors in order to establish good working relationships in relation to the health, safety and environmental management of Lawtech sites.

Skills And Qualifications

• A good working knowledge and experience of ISO 9001 and 14001
• Detailed knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Working knowledge of all major health and safety legislation, including the Work at Height Regulations 2005, and knowledge of TG20-21 and SG4 NASC requirements
• Experience of SSIP schemes and the maintenance of company accreditations
• Experience of delivering training and presentations
• IOSH (preferable)
• NEBOSH Certificate in Construction
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate would be advantageous but not essential
• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent / GradIOSH would be advantageous but not essential
• A good understanding and experience of the construction and insulation industry.
• CSCS card
• Competent user of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge and use of iAuditor software would be advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Expenses Paid