Health and Safety Advisor - Construction

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure safety protocols in construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification like the NEBOSH Construction Certificate and experience in Construction Health & Safety. Responsibilities include providing safety guidance and working collaboratively with teams. Benefits include a 9-day working fortnight and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in Construction Health & Safety preferred.
• Ability to provide proactive and visible advice on site.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist subject matter expertise in Construction Health & Safety.
• Work as part of a team to provide advice in line with legislation.
• Engage collaboratively with Supply Chain Partners.

Skills

Experience in Construction Health & Safety

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Ability to build effective relationships

Proactive Construction Health & Safety advice

Commercial awareness

Education

Level 3 Qualification e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high, the role will close before the closing date given.

Health & Safety Advisor – Construction

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £36,340 - £45,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Introduction to the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor – Construction. You will provide specialist subject matter expertise in Construction Health & Safety associated with large capital new builds, enabling works, refurbishment, and demolition programmes.

You will be working as part of a team of Chartered Health & Safety professionals providing advice and guidance in line with relevant legislation, industry standards, and AWE’s policies and procedures.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following qualification:

• Level 3 Qualification e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Experience in the field of Construction Health & Safety including a working knowledge of the CDM Regulations.
• Self-confidence with an ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels within the organisation, including working collaboratively with our Supply Chain Partners.
• Provide proactive, visible Construction Health & Safety advice during onsite monitoring activities.
• Being commercially aware when providing Construction Health & Safety advice and guidance.

Benefits

AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Please visit the `Working at AWE` page on our website for full details in the `AWE Benefits Guide`.

Important things you need to know

Please note the following:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1-stage process.

AWE is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and able to be themselves. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.