Health And Safety Advisor

Anderselite; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for a construction project in Suffolk. The role involves providing guidance on compliance, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with operational teams to ensure safety standards. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Construction certificate and relevant experience in civil engineering projects. The position offers a salary of £45k-£50k plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Construction/general certificate required.
• Relevant experience in a SHE team or construction sector.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on compliance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor company projects.
• Investigate incidents and report on root causes.

Skills

Guidance and Observation

Risk Assessment

Compliance with Legislation

Incident Investigation

Safety Culture Awareness

Education

NEBOSH Construction/general cert

NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Advisor - heavy civil engineering/construction project - Suffolk - well-established principal contractor with an excellent safety culture and commitment to training and development. £45k-£50k+car/car allowance, pension and other benefits

Responsibilities

• On a day to day basis provide guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits
• To respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holders area of expertise, through discussion with the Health and Safety Manager, and others where appropriate
• Undertaking risk assessments relating to Health and Safety.
• Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that Health and Safety is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified
• Assisting the business with the implementation of standards
• Undertaking 'active' monitoring of company projects using the monitoring system
• Highlighting areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
• Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement
• Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary
• Assisting the SHE Manager in the preparation, review and updating of policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE
• Working with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry 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/Experience

• NEBOSH Construction/general cert (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 legislation in relation to heavy civil engineering projects
• Relevant construction sector experience