Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

Fawkes & Reece Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Save as You Earn scheme

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are recruiting a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor based in Southampton. You will oversee HSQE across 8 sites in the southern region, focusing on commercial projects including MOD, MOJ and DOE works.

You will support directors and site teams with up-to-date HSQE documentation, lead audits, risk assessments and policy development, and represent the company with clients and enforcement bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing HSQE across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of HSQE legislation and best practice.
• Ability to work with directors and management teams.
• Experience with audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with HSQE requirements and legislation.
• Provide support to directors and management in all aspects of HSQE.
• Ensure site management has up-to-date HSQE documentation.
• Assist with risk assessments and method statements where appropriate.
• Conduct HSQE audits and inspections on sites.
• Represent the HSQE team to clients and enforcement agencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

CEnv

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join an industry leading Tier 1 Contractor, based In Southampton.

About the role of Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

As Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor you will be responsible for overseeing the HSE across 8 sites within the southern region. Typically specialising in a range of commercial projects including MOD, MOJ and DOE works.

Responsibilities for Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

• Keep up to date with the latest HSQE requirements including legislation and best practice.
• Provide support to the directors and management teams in all aspects of HSQE setting the highest standards by personal example.
• Ensure Site Management is aware of and provided with up-to-date HSQE documentation
• Advise and propose on policy and procedure amendment as required to meet the changing needs of the company and continual improvement.
• Represent the company to clients and other external parties including the relevant enforcement agencies.
• Assist in the facilitation of external audits to external certification organizations and other external bodies.
• Assist with HSQE requirements at pre-qualification and bid stages.
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments and method statements where appropriate for the project teams.
• Conduct HSQE Audits and Inspections on sites and for premises.
• Investigate accidents and incidents preparing detailed reports with recommendations as directed by your line manager.
• Assist with the preparation of various HSQE Awareness briefings, toolbox talks, alerts etc. in line with operational requirements.
• Attend meetings both internal and external to represent the HSQE team as appropriate.

Requirements for Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

• Previous experience within the construction sector.
• NEBOSH general certificate, or equivalent CEnv, or equivalent.
• Effective communicator both written and verbal.
• Analytical skills to interpret detailed information and regulations.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office package.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, but also capable of working alone.
• Maintain a high standard of quality throughout work produced.

What we offer for Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

Our client is prepared to offer a very attractive and comprehensive benefits package including a range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees.