Health & Safety Advisor

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading residential groundworks contractor as a Health & Safety Advisor, where you will play a crucial role in promoting a strong safety culture. This innovative firm is committed to developing safety professionals and offers a dynamic environment for growth. You'll provide essential support to management, conduct audits, and deliver training while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your expertise will contribute to the safety and well-being of all staff on site, making a significant impact in the construction industry. If you are passionate about health and safety and eager to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Professional Development Opportunities

Bonus Structure

Qualifications

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/ NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor in Civil Engineering/Groundworks.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management on SHE issues and promote a positive H&S culture.
• Conduct audits, site visits, and deliver training including toolbox talks.
• Investigate accidents and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Communication Skills

Audit Monitoring

IT Literacy

Training Delivery

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH Qualification

Job description

The Client

• A leading residential groundworks contractor that covers projects across the UK. They have grown a strong reputation and are working with some of the main house builders in UK. They have a turnover of over 400m and continue to grow.

The Role

An exciting opportunity to work as a Health & Safety Advisor with a contractor that holds a strong safety culture. You will report into the safety lead for the region. You will have to;

• Provide support and assistance to senior management and subordinates on SHE issues.
• Attend pre-commencement meetings as requested to proactively contribute to the initial decisions made by the contract team.
• Provide assistance / advice to the organisation to enable statutory notices to be applied for when required.
• Bring to the attention of the Contracts Manager, SHE Director, Construction Director and/or others any serious breaches of Company policy, procedures and legislation.
• Promote a positive H&S Culture within the Company.
• Assist the Regional SHE Manager to prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy.
• Produce RAMS.
• Planned site visits and audits including reporting and follow up actions.
• Identify training needs and deliver on site training including toolbox talks.
• Investigate accidents and incidents.
• Ensure Company compliance with CDM regulations and other relevant statutes.

The Requirements

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/ NEBOSH or other relevant qualification).
• Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor, ideally in Civil Engineering/Groundworks
• Ability to work independently as well as contributing to team and companywide strategy.
• Efficient audit monitoring skills.
• IT literate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Clean Driving Licence.

The Benefits

• You will have the opportunity to work with a recognised contractor who develop and progress safety professionals.
• You will receive an excellent salary, car/allowance and bonus.