Health & Safety Advisor

McLaughlin & Harvey; Almondsbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Almondsbury is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to support various projects and promote a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Health and Safety, a proven track record within the construction industry, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and generous benefits including extensive annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Flexible and Hybrid working

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in Health and Safety.
• Proven track record in construction safety.
• Experience in accident and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety culture within the company.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Assist in health and safety training for employees.

Skills

Operational Health and Safety Advisor experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and influence

IT literate

Education

NEBOSH/NCRQ or a BSc/MSc in Safety

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to enhance our existing team of Advisors. Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, the Health and Safety Advisor will provide support and guidance to various projects to ensure the safety and health of everyone.

Responsibilities:

• Promotion of our health and safety ethos and culture at all levels within the Company and with our Subcontractors.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with relevant legislation.
• Review Subcontractor documentation including safe systems of works.
• Assist in the preparation of health and safety strategies and in the development of internal policies and procedures.
• Lead and deliver health & safety initiatives.
• Assist in the in-house training of managers and employees.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being fully implemented.
• Carry out accident / incident investigations.

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will possess the following essential qualities:

• Professionally qualified within Health and Safety field (NEBOSH/NCRQ, BSc or MSc in Safety).
• Proven track record as an operational Health and Safety Advisor within the Construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation.
• Accident and incident investigation experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to positively influence others.
• IT literate.
• CSCS Card.

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.

We offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance