Health and Safety Advisor - R3

Lawtech Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety management company in Southampton is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to oversee compliance on site. You will manage and deliver health and safety procedures, conduct regular inspections, and liaise with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess NEBOSH qualifications and good understanding of ISO 9001. Experience in training and health and safety legislation is required, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and best practices in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 and 14001 is essential.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and health & safety legislation is required.
• NEBOSH qualifications in construction and fire are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver health and safety procedures on site.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Prepare and distribute health and safety alerts.
• Assist in maintaining the H&S internal management system.

Skills

Good working knowledge of ISO 9001

Detailed knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Working knowledge of health and safety legislation

Experience of SSIP schemes

Experience of delivering training

IOSH (preferable)

NEBOSH Certificate in Construction

CSCS card

Competent user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Education

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

Tools

iAuditor software

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor – R3 Lawtech Group

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Health and Safety Advisor reports to the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager. The role involves managing, monitoring and delivering health and safety procedures on site at Lawtech. Responsibilities include writing method statements, risk assessments (fire risk, COSHH, vibration and noise), construction phase plans and policy documents. The Advisor liaises with all work levels, prepares and reviews necessary risk assessments, and advises site personnel on implementing the H&S internal management system.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure site staff possess required skills and knowledge by identifying training or requalification needs (in line with the company training matrix).
• Monitor and report on site activities during regular visits.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and attend meetings as required.
• Investigate and report incidents to identify root causes, recommend actions and ensure actions are delivered to prevent re-occurrence.
• Prepare and distribute regular health and safety alerts.
• Liaise with technical, quality and contracts departments to incorporate all relevant H&S requirements into procedures and manuals.
• Assist with the ongoing maintenance of the H&S internal management system and maintain 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.
• 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 to monitor compliance with company procedures.
• Assist site teams with closing out issues identified during inspections or audits.
• Identify, correct and flag any breaches in procedures and hazards to the site team.
• Record and report incidents, accidents and near‑misses 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 to establish good working relationships in health, safety and environmental management of Lawtech sites.

Skills and Qualifications

• 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 maintenance of company accreditations.
• Experience of delivering training and presentations.
• IOSH (preferable).
• NEBOSH Certificate in Construction.
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate advantageous but not essential.
• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent / GradIOSH advantageous but not essential.
• 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 advantageous but not essential.