Health & Safety / Environmental Construction Professional

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor/Manager in Newcastle to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation. This role offers a chance to lead environmental initiatives and support a friendly team. You will report to the Group HS&E Director and travel across the NE Region.

Benefits

Culture of innovation

Opportunity to impact business growth

Qualifications

• Experience in driving environmental standards within construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide health, safety, and environmental advice to ensure compliance.
• Support a growing team with environmental actions.
• Travel across the NE Region for site visits.

Skills

Communication

Environmental Standards

Education

Membership to IEMA, IES, or IEEM

Tools

ISO14001

ISO9001

ISO45001

Job description

Job Description

My client is a large main contractor working on many large construction projects countrywide. The role is based in the North East of England.

Role Overview

They require a Health & Safety Advisor/Manager to join their team supporting their MEP business. This role will be based from our Newcastle office with travel across the NE Region. You will report directly to the Group HS&E Director. Your responsibilities include providing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental advice across the business to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. This is a great opportunity to support a growing, friendly team, taking a lead on environmental actions and objectives, as well as providing ongoing health and safety support.

Core Values

• Integrity: Being honest and maintaining strong moral and ethical standards, fostering mutually beneficial relationships to drive positive behavior and culture. Trusting in each other's abilities and being accountable for our actions to contribute to a successful team.
• Pride & Passion: Valuing the positive contributions each individual makes to the organization and demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence.
• Quality: Delivering services aligned with our Quality, Environment Management Safety System (QEMS), and Best Practice standards.
• Innovation: Implementing new methods of working that promote efficiency and continuous improvement.

What We Ask For

• Experience in driving environmental standards within the construction industry.
• Membership to IEMA, IES, or IEEM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with ISO14001 standards is essential; experience with ISO9001 and ISO45001 is advantageous.
• Full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle, as travel to various sites across the region is involved.

What We Offer

We promote a culture that recognizes innovative, creative ideas that add value and support business growth. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business.