Health Safety and Environmental Advisor (Chiltern)

Cala Group Limited; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday including public

Private healthcare

Pension 5% employee, 10% employer

ULEV car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Cala Group is seeking a Health Safety and Environmental Advisor to provide HSE support across the Chiltern region. You will act as the focal point for HSE, working with regional management and project teams to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Responsibilities include developing the HSE management system, conducting inspections and audits, travel across the region, and supporting contractor management. A NEBOSH qualification and strong UK HSE knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental advisory role, ideally within construction, housebuilding or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, best practice and compliance requirements.
• Experience of conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Confident communicator with the ability to coach, influence and challenge at all levels.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a regional remit.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the region.
• Experience supporting contractor management and supply chain engagement.
• Familiarity with environmental management and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HSE Managers to improve regional HSE performance.
• Provide guidance and ensure Cala Group standards, HSE management system and legal requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the HSE management system and improvement plans.
• Raise HSE awareness across departments and with contractors.
• Assist in regional training plan development and delivery of HSE training.
• Advise on works packages and attend tender meetings with consultants or contractors.
• Conduct HSE inspections and audits and close out actions.
• Visit projects to coach site teams to maintain high HSE standards.
• Review HSE documentation and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

HSE advisory

UK HSE legislation

Audits & investigations

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Travel willingness

Contractor management

Environmental awareness

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a Health Safety and Environmental Advisor to join our team to provide Health and Safety support to our Chiltern region. You will act as the focal point and champion for HSE, working closely with the regional management team and project management teams to continuously improve HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the HSE Managers and the regional management team and project management teams to continuously improve HSE performance.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance with the Cala Group Standards, HSE management system and statutory/legal requirements.
• Actively contribute to the development of the companies HSE management system and improvement plans.
• Initiate and maintain positive and pro-active measures to raise the level of HSE awareness and performance throughout all departments of the region and with our contractors.
• Assist in the development of the regional training plans and delivery of HSE related training courses.
• Provide advice and support and be actively involved in the letting of works packages and where necessary attend post tender and pre-start meetings with consultants or contractors.
• Conduct HSE inspections and compliance audits in line with the business strategy, and support effective close out of any actions arising.
• Visit all projects on a frequent basis to support, coach and advise the site teams in order to ensure that the highest HSE standards are achieved and maintained.
• Review HSE documentation and support the management team to ensure suitability.
• Ensure HSE information e.g. board reports, performance reports, bulletins, etc., is developed and effectively communicated within the region.
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported and investigated in accordance with Group requirements.
• Manage contact and develop good working relationships with enforcement agencies e.g. HSE, EA/SEPA, EHO, etc.).
• Demonstrate an awareness of opportunities to maximise subsidiary profits and improve margins and strive to create a culture of cost control within the HSE function.

About You

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental advisory role, ideally within construction, housebuilding or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, best practice and compliance requirements.
• Experience of conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Confident communicator with the ability to coach, influence and challenge at all levels.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a regional remit.
• Competent IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the region.
• Relevant HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent).
• Experience working within a regional or multi-site environment.
• Experience supporting contractor management and supply chain engagement.
• Familiarity with environmental management and sustainability initiatives.

We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work. If we need to adjust anything in our recruitment process to support you, please contact [e-mail].

About Us

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.

We offer an excellent benefits package of 34 days holiday (including public holidays and increasing by a day each year to a maximum of 40), the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday, private healthcare, enhanced salary sacrifice pension contributions of 5% employee, 10% employer, ULEV car scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts and much more! (Some benefits will be pro-rated if you were to join on a part time basis)