Health & Safety Advisor HPC

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company seeks a Health & Safety Advisor for a critical role at Hinckley Point C. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting briefings, and fostering a safety-first culture. Strong communication skills and NEBOSH qualification are pivotal for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health & safety management on projects.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (H&S at Work Act 1974, LOLER, PUWER).
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and site inspections.
• Verify method statements and risk assessments are current.
• Report and investigate near misses and incidents.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Compliance

Adaptability

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Empathy

Time management

Ethical conduct

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for ensuring that the project complies with all current H&S at work legislation, JGL IMS requirements, and clients' site-specific requirements.

This role is site-based at Hinckley Point C during the tunnelling phase and involves on-the-ground responsibilities.

The advisor helps create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, motivating the workforce through proactive engagement and ensuring RAMS, briefings, and TBTs are fully understood and followed.

The Health & Safety Advisor will also cover all Safety Advisor duties as needed, with decisions on duties made by the project manager.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure personal and team safety.
• Promote Living Incident Free Everyday (LIFE).
• Understand and sign off on all RAMS and SOS Briefings.
• Respect colleagues and the public.
• Hold the appropriate qualification for your role.
• Report and investigate near misses, incidents, or accidents.
• Maintain a tidy work area and enforce housekeeping standards.
• Implement and enforce H&S policies.
• Use phones only in designated areas safely.
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Follow smoking policies; designated areas only.
• Handle COSHH materials correctly.
• Operate only authorized and trained plant or equipment.
• Manage psychosocial health at work (PSHW) risks, collaborating with SHEQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in health and safety standards.
• Oversee all work by JGL employees ensuring safety and quality.
• Ensure compliance with company and client safety policies.
• Manage subcontractors' safety compliance.
• Ensure all workers are briefed on risks and have signed relevant documents.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and site inspections.
• Verify that method statements and risk assessments are current and followed.
• Ensure proper training and competence of all operatives.
• Recognize and reward safe work practices.
• Encourage feedback and continuous safety improvement.
• Report and investigate incidents, preserving evidence when necessary.
• Maintain safety records and documentation.
• Promote a safety-first culture, empowering workers to stop work if unsafe.
• Assist with emergency procedures and environmental management plans.
• Ensure safe access, egress, and plant operation.
• Collaborate with inspectors and advisors.
• Spend most of the workday on-site maintaining safety standards.
• Act independently and objectively.

Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training

• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Relevant experience and education, possibly including NEBOSH qualification.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., H&S at Work Act 1974, LOLER, PUWER, etc.).
• Experience managing health & safety on projects.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Additional Requirements

• Flexible to work day or night shifts.

Key Behaviours

• Safety awareness, communication, problem solving, compliance, adaptability, teamwork, continuous improvement, attention to detail, empathy, time management, ethical conduct.

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned civil engineering business committed to quality and safety, with a strong focus on community and environmental impact.

LIFE Culture

We promote a safety-first culture through our LIFE programme, embedded into our core values.

Disability Confidence & Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to equal opportunities and accessible recruitment processes. Contact HR for support.