Health & Safety Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Health & Safety Advisor to ensure safety on civil engineering sites. In this role, you will provide expert compliance advice, conduct audits, and foster a culture of safety among employees. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will undertake risk assessments and maintain safety statistics, working closely with managers to ensure adherence to health and safety policies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating safer workplaces for all.

Benefits

24/7 GP Helpline

Accident & Life Cover

Employee Awards

Training & Development

Employee Assistance

Referral Scheme

Pension

Social Events

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required for the role.
• Experience in highways or civil engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert H&S compliance advice to ensure safety rules are understood.
• Conduct audits and investigations, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Mentoring

Data Analysis

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Join Our Team as a Health & Safety Advisor!

Are you passionate about ensuring safety on roads and civil engineering sites? Do you have experience navigating highways and civil landscapes? If so, we want YOU to be our next Health & Safety Advisor!

Who We Are:

We are a forward-thinking civil engineering company dedicated to safety in highways and civil sectors, including highway maintenance, road surfacing, street lighting, and traffic management. Join us in creating safer workplaces for everyone involved!

What You'll Do:

• Safety First: Provide expert H&S compliance advice to ensure everyone understands safety rules.
• Audit & Investigate: Conduct compliance audits and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions.
• Mentor & Inspire: Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement among employees.
• Risk Assessments: Undertake and review risk assessments, compile method statements, and ensure conformity.
• Data Detective: Investigate incidents and maintain safety statistics.
• Compliance Guru: Conduct compliance evaluations and maintain legal registers.
• Team Player: Collaborate with managers and supervisors to ensure adherence to H&S policies.
• Report to Success: Work with the H&S team to report on safety performance to the H&S Manager.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Experience: Prior experience as a Health & Safety Advisor/Manager in highways or civil engineering.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with CDM and Temporary Works.
• Expertise: Proven ability to advise on health and safety, draft safe systems, and implement controls on civil sites.
• License: Full UK driving license is essential.

Benefits include 24/7 GP Helpline, Accident & Life Cover, Employee Awards, Training & Development, Employee Assistance, Referral Scheme, Pension, and Social Events.

Marlborough is a civil engineering company with 30 years of experience, employing over 480 skilled staff and dedicated project managers, serving London Boroughs, Local Authorities, and the supply chain.

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