Health & Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a large-scale project in Islington, London. The role involves ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, conducting site audits, and leading safety initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on a multi-million-pound project.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience managing safety on large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular site audits and inspections.
• Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes.
• Managing Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Training

Presentation

Education

Health and Safety certificate, diploma, or degree (NEBOSH)

Job description

Job Description

Our client, an NI-based leading Building and Civil engineering contractor, is currently looking to employ an experienced and ambitious Health & Safety Advisor on site in Islington, London, for a large-scale RC Frame project. Good competitive packages are available for the right candidates (£40,000 - £50,000).

The Health & Safety Advisor reports directly to the SHEQ Director, liaises with the Project Manager and site team, and is responsible for advising on overall compliance with Health & Safety regulations on site, in accordance with company policy and relevant statutory provisions. The Health & Safety Advisor must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of health & safety are adopted throughout.

Principle Duties

1. Conducting regular, formal site audits and inspections as directed in the Safety Management System.
2. Ensuring that records of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment.
3. Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority for the project, along with incident/accident reporting, and conducting inspector site visits as required.
4. Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees or contractors working on site.
5. Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment required for the client’s employees.
6. Assisting site management in compiling cost records and forecasts related to Health & Safety, including contra charges, training, and purchases.
7. Organising and chairing safety meetings for the client and subcontractor personnel.
8. Ensuring subcontractor safety statements and method statements are available on site, assessing these documents, and assisting in drafting and communicating method statements.
9. Compiling, updating, and communicating site emergency plans.
10. Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, keeping the SHEQ Director and Site Manager updated.
11. Ensuring First Aiders are available, with adequate supplies and updated certificates.
12. Collecting and collating relevant information for the safety file and preparing it for handover to the client at project completion.

Skills/Qualifications

• Health and Safety certificate, diploma, or degree is essential (NEBOSH).
• At least 2 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience managing safety on large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, training, and presentation skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience with a UK-wide contractor on a multi-million-pound project. Commitment to a site-based role is vital.