Health and Saftey Advisor

Irwin & Colton; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure specialist is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor in Leeds, England. The role involves advising on health and safety management systems, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates must have a NEBOSH or NVQ qualification and proven health and safety experience in the construction industry. This position offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum along with a car allowance and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or NVQ qualification at or above certificate level is mandatory.
• Proven experience in health and safety in the construction industry is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of health and safety legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in implementing the health and safety management system.
• Ensure health and safety policies are communicated and engaged with stakeholders.
• Act as a contact point with third party organizations including contractors and clients.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to engage and influence where necessary.

Skills

Influencing and engaging stakeholders

Excellent communication skills

Technical knowledge of health and safety legislation

Education

NEBOSH or NVQ qualification

Job description

Overview

Health and Saftey Advisor

Employer Location Leeds, England, West Yorkshire; Salary up to £50,000 per annum + Car Allowance and Excellent Benefits. Closing date 22 Aug 2024.

Job Details

Role SHEQ Advisor

Leeds | £50,000 + Car and Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading energy infrastructure specialist as a Health and Safety Advisor. This national company provides electrical engineering services to the renewable energy industry. The organisation has an extensive track record of successful operation in the UK and this is an excellent opportunity to join the expanding Health and Safety Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a health and safety professional to further develop their career; responsibilities for the Regional Health and Safety Advisor will include:

• Assisting and advising project managers on the day to day implementation of the UK health and safety management system and auditing against this
• Communicating and ensuring the implementation of the health and safety policies across the organisation, including gaining key stakeholder engagement and running training programmes
• Acting as key point of contact with third party organisations, including contractors, clients and enforcement agencies
• Attending meetings with a range of key stakeholders engaging and influencing where required

The successful Regional Health and Safety Advisor candidate will have :

• A NEBOSH, or NVQ qualification, at or above certificate level (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar role within the wider construction industry, electrical and / or substation experience is a necessity
• The ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders
• A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance and regulations

This position will require a self starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running; excellent communication skills are essential.