Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Randstad Construction & Property; Reading; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to support a major defence project in the Reading area. The role focuses on providing expert HSW guidance, conducting site inspections, promoting the Zero Harm journey, and coordinating audits with external teams.

Candidate must have NEBOSH or equivalent, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. BPSS clearance will be processed; start ASAP.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a health and safety role, preferably within highway, major projects, or construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and staff management understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Understanding of HSE Management Systems and experience delivering training across staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, active support and effective Health, Safety and Wellbeing advice to a large defense project featuring a major M&E fit-out.
• Support the HSW Manager in delivering HSW KPIs and fulfill other duties to meet project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and audit Health and Safety against the Management System to ensure compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote the Zero Harm Journey Plan and encourage safe behaviors among staff and sub-contractors.
• Liaise with Environmental and Quality auditors to integrate H&S with compliance and manage external audits.
• Deliver health and safety inductions, training, and presentations, including Drugs & Alcohol testing.
• Assist in investigating and reporting on accidents and incidents, including causational analysis.

Skills

NEBOSH

Health & Safety experience

MS Office

Communication skills

HSE Management Systems training

Job description

The Details

• Role Title: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

• Location: Aldermaston, Reading

• Rate: £55 per hour (£467.50 per day) Inside IR35, Umbrella

• Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8.5-hour working day)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Security Clearance: BPSS clearance is required (the client will put you through this, which takes about 1 week, though holding it already is ideal)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, active support and effective Health, Safety and Wellbeing advice to a large defense project featuring a major M&E fit-out

• Support the HSW Manager in delivering HSW KPIs and fulfilling other functional duties to meet project requirements

• Conduct site inspections and audit Health and Safety against the Management System to ensure compliance, and recommend any necessary corrective actions

• Provide active support in promoting the Zero Harm Journey Plan and actively encourage safe behaviors among staff and sub-contractors

• Liaise with Environmental and Quality auditors to ensure H&S is integrated with compliance and assurance, and manage external audits

• Deliver health and safety inductions, training, and presentations, including Drugs & Alcohol testing

• Assist in investigating and reporting on accidents and incidents, including undertaking causational analysis

What We're Looking For

• A NEBOSH or equivalent in safety management, or evidence of working towards relevant qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety role, preferably within highway, major projects, or construction

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and a good understanding of staff management and motivation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel

• An understanding of HSE Management Systems and experience delivering training across all staff levels

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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