Health Safety Environment Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to enhance its health & safety practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in social housing refurb or maintenance and hold a NEBOSH/NCRQ qualification. You will drive a positive safety culture across various operations while conducting training and health and safety inspections. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car/car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively.
• Experience within health & safety practices in construction.
• Ability to conduct training and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training and coaching at all levels to promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Drive operational teams to develop and maintain local forums to promote safety, health and environmental best practice.
• Support operations on implementation of the company SHEQ Policies.
• Visiting various sites to provide Health & Safety inspections and audits.

Skills

Dynamic and personable

Knowledgeable of RAMs and contractor management

Experienced in a Social housing / Maintenance environment

Education

NEBOSH/NCRQ-qualified

Job description

Overview

Are you an engaging and communicative Health and Safety Advisor looking to join a reputable and growing a company? A leading social housing maintenance and refurb contractor operating throughout the country are looking for a professional individual to cover their client’s operations in the Southern region. Due to the nature of the projects involved, you must have had experience in a social housing refurb or planned/reactive maintenance. This role is new and integral to the continuous improvement of their client’s health & safety practices. Therefore, knowledge of safety, health & environmental legislation and current construction practices is key.

Reporting into the Regional Head of Health and Safety you will be:

Responsibilities

• Conduct training and coaching at all levels to promote a positive health and safety culture
• Drive operational teams to develop and maintain local forums to promote safety, health and environmental best practice
• Support operations on implementation of the company SHEQ Policies, Management Systems and Procedures
• Visiting various sites and to provide Health & Safety inspections and audits

Qualifications

• Dynamic and personable
• NEBOSH/NCRQ-qualified
• Well-organised, driven and autonomous
• Knowledgeable of RAMs and contractor management
• Managing of Asbestos in Buildings (Preferable)
• Experienced in a Social housing / Maintenance environment (ESSENTIAL)

Benefits

This is an excellent chance for you to join an impressive construction consultancy with a burgeoning client base. You will earn a very competitive salary (dependant on experience) plus car/car allowance and full package and will be instrumental in providing H&S support across the region.