Health & Safety Advisor

CSR Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a large-scale project in Birmingham. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, conducting audits, and managing safety training. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on a multi-million pound project.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience managing safety on a large-scale construction project.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular site audits and inspections.
• Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes.
• Compiling, updating and communicating site Emergency Plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Training

Presentation

Education

Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree

Job description

Our Client, an NI based leading Building and Civil engineering contractor, are currently looking to employ an experienced and ambitious Health & Safety Advisor on site in Birmingham on a large scale RC Frame project.

Good competitive packages available for the right candidates £40 - 50k

The Health & Safety Advisor reports directly to the SHEQ Director, will liaise with the Project Manager and site team and is responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety 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

• Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System
• Ensuring that record of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment
• Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority for the project and all incident / accident reporting and to conduct inspector site visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority
• Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees or contractors working on site
• Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protection Equipment required for the Client’s Employees
• Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contra charges, training, purchases, etc
• Organising and chairing the Safety Meetings for the client and Sub-Contractors personnel
• Ensuring sub-contractor safety statements and required Method statements are available on site and assess sub-contractor statements and method statements, assisting where required;
• Advising / assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements;
• Compiling, updating and communication site Emergency Plans
• Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping the SHEQ Director and Site Manager updated;
• Making sure First Aiders are available, that an adequate quantity of First Aid supplies is in stock and that all relevant Certs are updated;
• Collecting and collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File and preparing for handover to the Client at the end of the project.

Skills/Qualifications

• Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential (NEBOSH)
• With 2+ years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience managing safety on a large-scale construction project.
• 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. It is vital that you are committed to a site-based role.

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Henry Deazley at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients.

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Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR), based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland is made up of a team of specialist recruiters with dedictaed Consultants for the Construction Industry. With over 15 years in United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland recruitment, our Consultants are fully equipped to drive your career forward.