Health and Safety Advisor

Irwin & Colton Limited; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to join their team in South London. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe delivery of contracts across the region, with responsibilities that include visiting sites, implementing health and safety policies, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate will have a background in health and safety within civil engineering or construction, along with a NEBOSH certificate and strong organizational skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth within a company known for its commitment to safety and excellence.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety roles within civil engineering or construction.
• NEBOSH certificate and ideally IOSH membership required.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites to ensure health and safety responsibilities are clear.
• Implementing health and safety policies and conducting audits.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Membership of IOSH

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor
South London (Roaming)
£42,500 + Car Allowance & Benefits

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by a rapidly growing civil engineering contractor with a combined group turnover in excess of £100 million to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor. The role is focused on helping to ensure the safe delivery of contracts across London. The organisation has an excellent track record across health and safety and this role is critical to their success.

Responsibilities of the Health & Safety Advisor will include:

1. Visiting sites and engaging with managers, ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering Health and Safety related enquiries.
2. Implementing health and safety policies and procedures on site, ensuring compliance, and keeping updated with key changes to legislation.
3. Conducting audits, inspections, and accident investigations. Constantly seeking areas for improvement and development in health and safety performance.
4. Engaging with the client and other external stakeholders.

The successful Health & Safety Advisor candidate will have:

1. Experience in a similar health and safety role ideally within civil engineering, utilities or related construction industry.
2. NEBOSH certificate and ideally membership of IOSH.
3. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
4. Drive and enthusiasm with a desire to promote a positive health and safety culture.

This position will provide an opportunity for growth and development. A UK Driver's license is essential.