Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Anderselite Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established principal contractor is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor for varied construction projects across the South East. The role involves providing compliance guidance, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring best SHE practices are upheld. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH qualification and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Fantastic Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction/general certificate minimum.
• Experience in a SHE team providing support.
• Knowledge of UK legislation related to construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance guidance and conduct risk assessments.
• Assist with implementation of company SHE standards.
• Investigate incidents and produce factual reports.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Compliance Guidance

Incident Investigation

Training Delivery

Education

NEBOSH Construction/general cert

NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS

Job description

Senior Health and Safety Advisor - Construction (major building projects for a well established Principal Contractor). £50k-£60k+car, pension, and other benefits including fantastic training opportunities. Multi-site role across the South East (south of the M25 to the South Coast) - varied construction projects including schools, hospitals, commercial units and student accommodation.

Key responsibilities :-
-On a day to day basis provide guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits
-To respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holders area of expertise, through discussion with the SHE Manager, and others where appropriate
-Undertaking risk assessments relating to SHE.
-Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that SHE is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified
-Assisting the business with the implementation of the company standards
-Undertaking 'active' monitoring of company projects using the monitoring system
-Highlighting areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
-Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement
-Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary
-Assisting the SHE Manager in the preparation, review and updating of policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE
-Working with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement
-Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/ site visits
-Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues briefings, delivering training where necessary.

Qualifications/Experience:-
NEBOSH Construction/general cert (minimum)
NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired)
Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team
Providing proactive support to operational business units
Up to date knowledge of UK legislation in relation to construction projects