Health & Safety Advisor

Velocity Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join a top-tier main contractor in the UK. You will be responsible for monitoring safety performance and ensuring compliance across various construction projects, including fit-out and refurbishment works. Candidates must have experience in asbestos and demolition projects, alongside knowledge of current health and SHE legislation. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in health and safety roles within construction environments.
• Familiarity with health and safety management systems.
• Certification in health and safety (such as NEBOSH) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor company's safety and environmental performance.
• Investigate hazardous practices and provide guidance.
• Review accidents and ensure incidents are reported.
• Assist in maintaining the SHE Management System.

Skills

Monitoring safety performance

Investigating hazardous practices

Knowledge of SHE legislation

Experience in asbestos handling

Experience in demolition projects

Experience in scaffolding

Experience in retail fit-out

Job description

HSE Advisor

This Health and Safety Advisor opportunity is with a Tier 1 Main Contractor, established as a market leader in the Commercial, Residential, Public, and Interiors sectors. They work on a diverse range of projects, including new build, fit-out, and refurbishment schemes, valued from GBP 5 million to GBP 100 million.

You will be covering projects across the South East of England.

The Role:

We are seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join the team, working on interior and refurbishment projects ranging from GBP 500k to GBP 10 million.

• Monitor the company's safety and environmental performance, including that of subcontractors and employers, and produce SHE support reports for management.
• Investigate hazardous practices or operations and provide guidance; exercise authority to cease work and subcontractor activities until remedial actions are implemented.
• Review absences due to accidents or injuries and ensure reportable incidents are notified to the relevant authorities.
• Stay informed about current and upcoming health and SHE legislation.
• Assist in maintaining the company's SHE Management System and related documentation.
• Support Directors, Managers, Department Heads, and Supervisors in implementing the SHE Policy.

Experience in asbestos, demolition, scaffolding, and fit-out is essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience in banking, commercial, public sector, and retail fit-out projects.