Health & Safety Advisor

AA Euro Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to oversee HSQE practices on site. Responsibilities include site inspections, training operatives, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in construction safety and holds relevant certifications like NEBOSH. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a strong safety culture across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil or related construction industries.
• Knowledge of ISO standards is required.
• Must hold relevant safety cards (EUSR SHEA and Hygiene).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for HSQE-related inquiries.
• Conduct HSQE site inspections and audits.
• Advise on health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Site Inspection

Coaching on HSQE

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

CITB SMSTS certification

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

AA Euro Group is currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our clients' team working across Birmingham and the West Midlands. The role primarily involves projects in water, infrastructure, and civil engineering. The position will be supported by the Site Management Team and the Group HSQE Team.

Job Specification / Role Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a point of contact for HSQE-related inquiries.
2. Promote the profile of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment (HSQE) on site and within projects.
3. Foster a positive HSQE culture.
4. Conduct detailed HSQE site inspections as directed by the HSQE Manager.
5. Communicate and ensure closure of findings from internal and external HSQE inspections and audits within specified timescales.
6. Assess how sites and operatives work and behave concerning HSQE practices.
7. Provide hands-on coaching on HSQE best practices to everyone on site.
8. Advise operatives and managers on health, safety, quality, environmental legislation, and client requirements.
9. Promote the use of process improvement and near miss reporting systems and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
10. Integrate HSQE considerations into daily processes to foster a safety culture.
11. Investigate accidents and incidents to identify causes and improvement opportunities.
12. Assist in lessons learned meetings and develop HSQE alerts.
13. Support the development and delivery of Toolbox Talks for operatives and managers.
14. Participate in site tours with managers and safety professionals to promote good practices and address concerns.
15. Attend HSQE and client HSQE meetings and conference calls.
16. Complete online HSQE reports for each site visited, documenting good practices, corrective actions, and areas needing attention, supported by photographs.
17. Contribute to the development of HSQE strategies and management systems.
18. Assist in maintaining ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications and ongoing compliance.

Requirements:

1. At least 5 years of experience working on civil, mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation contracts in construction or related industries.
2. Basic knowledge of ISO standards.
3. Relevant safety cards (EUSR SHEA and Hygiene cards).
4. NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification.
5. CITB SMSTS certification.
6. CSCS card.

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