Health and Safety Advisor

AndersElite; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction staffing firm is seeking a Regional Health and Safety Advisor for a 3-6 month contract in Yorkshire/North East. The role involves providing health and safety guidance, undertaking risk assessments, and working proactively with operational teams on major new-build projects. Candidates must have a NEBOSH construction certificate and relevant experience in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Construction/general certificate required.
• Desired NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS.
• Experience working as part of a SHE team is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day health and safety guidance and advice.
• Respond to requests for advice in expertise area.
• Undertake risk assessments.

Skills

Proactive support to operational business units

Knowledge of UK construction legislation

Health and safety guidance

Risk assessments

Education

NEBOSH Construction/general certificate

NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS

Job description

Regional Health and Safety Advisor – 3‑6 month contract – Yorkshire/North East – £400 per day – major new‑build construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day health and safety guidance and advice on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits.
• Respond to requests for advice within the holder’s area of expertise, through discussion with the Health and Safety Manager and others where appropriate.
• Undertake risk assessments relating to health and safety.
• Work proactively with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure health and safety is considered at all stages and relevant control measures are identified.
• Highlight areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
• Investigate incidents and produce detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities as necessary.
• Assist the SHE Manager in preparing, reviewing and updating policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE.
• Work with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and best practices through regular reading of journals and relevant website/site visits.
• Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction/general certificate (minimum).
• NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired).
• Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team.
• Providing proactive support to operational business units.
• Up to date knowledge of UK construction legislation.
• Relevant construction sector experience.