Health & Safety Advisor

Robertson Stewart Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Leeds is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor with a minimum of two years of relevant experience in the construction sector. The successful candidate will implement EHSQ policies, conduct site inspections, and compile reports while promoting a positive health and safety culture. A NEBOSH General Certificate is essential for this role, and prior experience with third-party accreditations will be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career in health and safety.

Benefits

Ongoing learning opportunities

Professional membership support

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of construction-related health and safety experience.
• Understanding of ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015 is preferred.
• Experience in conducting site inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHSQ policies and procedures.
• Compile RAMS for projects and ensure compliance.
• Conduct weekly site inspections and non-compliance reviews.
• Assist in developing EHSQ training programs.

Skills

Health and safety management

Positive health culture promotion

EHSQ report preparation

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety or related field

IOSH membership

Tools

RAMS documentation tools

EHSQ management systems

Job description

Position based in LEEDS

An urgent and exciting opportunity has become available for a Health & Safety Advisor with at least two years construction related H&S experience.

Working with a Tier 2 leading M&E Contractor you will join their award winning journey!

The focus of the role is to ensure EHSQ policies and procedures are fully implemented.

You will be part of a growing and experienced team that works to ensure that health and safety standards are in place and adhered to at all times.

You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation whilst compiling RAMS for all projects and ensuring adherence to RAMS and task–specific SPAs.

Candidates sought will have experience of actively participating in the promotion of positive health, safety, quality, and environmentally conscious cultures, investigating and following up on all non–compliances, accidents, incidents and near misses.

You will conduct regular reviews on corrective actions arising from all non–conformances, conducting weekly site inspections, ensuring internal audits are completed regularly on projects, procedures and sites.

Candidates required for shortlisting will have direct experience in EHSQ reports for performance and make recommendations to ensure safe working conditions to the EHSQ Manager whilst reviewing all EHSQ related documentation submitted by contractors and sub–contractors.

You will assist in the compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual EHSQ reports including frequent memos and bulletins, collating accident statistics and undertake trend analysis.

Offering you ongoing learning, you will maintain professional and technical knowledge including gaining membership to IOSH, attending educational conferences, reviewing professional publications and establishing professional networks.

Wider to the role, you will also assist in the development of EHSQ training requirements for all departments and the development and rollout of various EHSQ training programs.

Qualifications required for the position

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential).
• IOSH membership (desirable).
• Degree or diploma in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of third–party accreditations (ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and Safe T Cert).
• Experience in the building services, construction, or engineering sector.

For immediate consideration, please ensure your CV is completely up to date when submitting, with all the relevant experience visible.

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