Health & Safety Advisor

Vickerstock; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to enhance safety practices within a leading building and civil engineering firm. This role involves promoting a robust health and safety culture, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with legislation. You will work closely with project teams and subcontractors, providing guidance and support while leading safety initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the transport sector while enjoying flexible working arrangements and personal development opportunities. If you are passionate about safety and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Life assurance

Company pension contributions

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have relevant Health and Safety qualifications and knowledge of legislation.
• Experience in railway industry and conducting investigations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety culture and ensure safe working practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead health and safety initiatives.
• Assist in formulating health and safety strategies and policies.

Skills

Health and Safety qualifications

Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation

Experience in conducting investigations

Teamwork and influencing skills

Experience in railway industry

Education

Relevant Health and Safety qualifications

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading building and civil engineering firm on the appointment of a Health and Safety Advisor.

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will provide support and guidance to the project teams and be actively involved in working closely with a major client (transport sector).

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - negotiable dependant on experience
• 33 days annual leave
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Company pension contributions
• Personal development opportunities

In your new role:

1. Promote a health and safety ethos and culture at all levels within the organisation and with subcontractors
2. Ensure working practices are safe and adhere to relevant legislation
3. Review subcontractor documentation, including safe systems of work
4. Assist in the formulation of health and safety strategies and the development of internal policies and procedures
5. Lead and deliver health and safety initiatives
6. Support the in-house training of managers and employees
7. Conduct regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being thoroughly implemented
8. Conduct investigations into accidents and incidents
9. Ensure adherence to client's and internal company procedures regarding competency management for all railway project staff, including direct employees and those within the supply chain
10. Develop and update company procedures as necessary to ensure compliance
11. Manage and update the company training and competency matrix to ensure that training and mentoring are completed as required
12. Coordinate with the operations teams to arrange training, mentoring, and assessments
13. Liaise with the internal HR Department to schedule training and medicals as required
14. Carry out supply chain audits to ensure both Health & Safety and Competency compliance
15. The successful candidate must be prepared to work occasional night shifts to perform audits

What you will need to succeed:

• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications
• Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation
• Experience in conducting Health and Safety accident/incident investigations
• Northern Ireland Railways - Personal Track Safety
• Previous experience within the railway industry
• Ability to work as part of a team and positively influence others

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Experience of mentoring and assessing Railway Safety Critical Competencies
• CSCS card

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.