Health&Safety Advisor [UK]

Wills Bros Group; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to oversee a cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System project. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong background in construction and health & safety. You will work closely with the construction team, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation while fostering a culture of safety and well-being. If you are passionate about health and safety and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values commitment, high standards, and collaborative success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Health & Safety advisory role in construction.
• Recognised qualification in Health & Safety required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ISO45001 safety management system and promote safety culture.
• Conduct site inspections and deliver toolbox talks.

Skills

Health & Safety Advisory

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

Recognised Qualification in Health & Safety

CSCS Card

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Reference ID:
H&S/SUTC

Description:
Health & Safety Advisor required to oversee the construction phase of a new Battery Energy Storage System project in the Sutton Coldfield area of England on behalf of Wills Bros and its client. The ideal candidate will live within a reasonable daily commute distance. The role is suitable for any health & safety professional with a pre-existing background in construction or civil engineering.

The role will involve working closely with the construction team to manage the company’s ISO45001 safety management system, promoting a proactive safety culture, engaging directly with the workforce, inspecting work operations, risk assessing levels of compliance against company and client standards, and working closely with, and reporting performance to the company Health and Safety Manager.

Core Competency Requirements:

1. 5 Years+ experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within the construction industry. (Although all candidates with a positive and proactive attitude will be considered).
2. Recognised Qualification in Health & Safety.
3. Valid CSCS Card / or willing to progress quickly.
4. High standard of written English.
5. IT Skills (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
6. Full valid driver’s licence.

Day to Day Duties:

1. Working under the guidance of the company Health & Safety Manager.
2. Advising site management on day-to-day health & safety matters.
3. Building up a good rapport with the client and the workforce.
4. Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety Legislation/CDM Regs/Client’s standards.
5. Promoting and encouraging best practice.
6. Coordinating the completion of safety paperwork by supervisors (briefings/inspections).
7. Carrying out daily and weekly site inspections.
8. Delivering toolbox talks on health, safety and wellbeing themes.
9. Attending and chairing safety meetings.
10. Health and wellbeing promotional campaigns.
11. Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and sharing lessons learned.
12. Reviewing documentation for appropriate health & safety content (method statements etc).
13. Managing the implementation of the project ISO45001 Safety Management System.

Leadership and Commitment:

1. Passionate about the Health & Safety Profession.
2. Lead Health & Safety Compliance at a site level.
3. Be committed and enthusiastic about promoting High Standards.
4. Confident, self-managing, able to work on own initiative.
5. Good Attitude / Work Ethic / Team Player.
6. Good Communication Skills.
7. Strong Attention to detail.
8. Ability to lead by and set a good example.
9. Willingness to learn and take direction.
10. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
11. Willingness to challenge unsatisfactory conditions or breaches.

Desirable But Not Essential:

1. Experience of working on civil engineering & battery storage projects.
2. Knowledge of working with electrical systems.
3. IOSH / IIRSM or other professional Membership.
4. Your CV will list other training qualifications you have accumulated over time.
5. Experience of working within an OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 Safety Management System.

Please send your CV and suitability for the role and we will get in touch.

Apply now.