Health & Safety Advisor – Construction Interiors Contractor

Build People; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction interiors contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to oversee safety measures on site and support colleagues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health and safety within the construction industry, alongside NEBOSH qualifications. Responsibilities include conducting audits, advising on safety compliance, and developing risk assessments. This role offers hybrid working options with a competitive salary structure of £50k - £60k depending on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety within the construction industry is essential.
• Knowledge of temporary works procedures.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technical developments in legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review project risk assessments.
• Conduct regular health and safety audits on sites.
• Advise on RAMS/SSOWs suitability.
• Support the annual RoSPA safety award entry.
• Liaise with HSE authorities as required.

Skills

NEBOSH Qualifications Desirable

Health and safety experience in construction

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Advising on asbestos management

Risk management

Effective communication skills

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor – Construction Interiors Contractor

• c£50k - £60k Dependent on Relevant Experience
• Additional Benefits
• Hybrid Working Options

The Company

My client is specialises in Commercial construction projects, predominantly Interior Fit-Out & Refurbishment working with blue chip clients in the public and private sector creating workplaces and environments that enhance their client’s business processes.

The Health & Safety Advisor Role :

The role offers a wide range of support to site, suppliers and colleagues in regard to all aspects of Health & Safety, and is instrumental in maintaining an exceptional safety record. Working with the HSE Manager, the role offers real growth potential and an ability to make a massive difference to project deliveries. Ideally you will have experience in health and safety within construction industry, ideally including fit-out and built environment experience.

Key Roles & Responsibilities :

• Develop, review and update project and company risk assessments.
• Attend sites, carry out and issue regular health and safety audits.
• Review construction phase plans and associated compliance documentation for pre-contract and post-contract submission.
• Provide health and safety advice directly to clients from time to time.
• Advise subcontractors on the suitability of their RAMS / SSOWs and ensure the completion of the approval process through regular audit.
• Assist the SHE Manager in the setting of Company H&S targets and objectives.
• Implement and assess the effectiveness of behavioural safety initiatives to ensure they are compatible with business operations.
• Support the annual submission for the RoSPA safety award entry.
• Attend and investigate accidents and incidents (as required) and develop investigation paperwork.
• Construct and deliver high-quality reports in relation to accidents and incidents (as required).
• Liaise with HSE / Enforcing Authorities (if required).
• Assist Compliance Manager with ISO re-audits (bi-annually).

The Successful Health & Safety Advisor :

• NEBOSH Qualifications Desirable
• Background experience in health and safety within construction industry.
• High degree of knowledge and understanding of the current CDM Regulations.
• Knowledge of temporary works procedures.
• Experience of advising on asbestos management.
• Show up to date knowledge of technical developments in legislation and in risk management / health and safety issues.
• Experience in providing advice and support to business in design risk avoidance & ongoing risk management.
• Interest in providing advice and support to Pre-con team to assist with tenders and gathering pre-construction information.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Ability to produce clear, high-quality verbal and written reports.
• Ability to plan and manage time / tasks / priorities to tight deadlines.
• Able to show knowledge, resilience and confidence in confrontational situations.
• Able to cope with peaks and troughs in workload