Health and Safety Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a busy Sizewell team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background. The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the Company's Health, Safety, and Environmental Management systems across site(s).

Implementing and monitoring strategies that will promote development in the safety management system. A team player and problem solver who will work with the project delivery teams working collaboratively and proactively. A good communicator who will deal with Client H&S teams and management on a daily basis as well as our direct workforce and supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary. The role is predominantly site based.

Key duties to include but not limited to:

Be an integral part of the Project Delivery team, helping to deliver accident and incident free projects
Advising contract and site staff on content of risk assessments, method statements, task-specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans, and safety issues generally
Chair Project level monthly HSEQ Forward Planning meeting, conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections, ensure closure of non-conformances. Engage with staff and workforce while on projects
Representing the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors. Attend Project Pre-Start Meetings and Sub-Contractor Pre-Start Meetings
Accident Investigation and reports. Carry out with the Project Delivery Team and ensure improvement actions are identified and closed out. Produce relevant Safety Bulletins for company wide distribution
Communication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforce
Liaison with HSQE Director or Head of Health and Safety - producing monthly Project summaries, assisting in Group procedure reviews. Attend weekly HSEQ review meeting
Assist with development and deliver in-house safety training programs/presentations
Issue staff information as to changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, and internal safety procedures applicable to the Company
Keep up to speed with client H&S Standards and Specifications and ensure that these are implemented at project level
Devise strategies to meet targets and encourage best practices ensuring compliance with HSE legislation
Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
Comply with Company policies & procedures

Experience/Knowledge:

Previous experience of Civil Engineering or construction projects - covering areas such as drainage / groundworks / structures / temporary works / Reinforced Concrete / earthworks / lifting operations etc
Knowledge and understanding of statutory H&S and Environmental Regulations
Knowledge and understanding of Client Health Safety and Environmental requirements
Good understanding of CDM 2015

- Roles and Responsibilities

Skills:

IT literate
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture
Proactively lead and manage the HSE Management policies, procedures, and practices
Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities
Ability to work in a pro-active, cooperative manner with client, contract, and site staff to improve performance and minimise non-conformances on site

Qualifications:

NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalent
IOSH Membership
Valid CSCS CardPAYE, Ltd and CIS options are all available.

PAYE package is £5k car allowance, 25 days holiday (rise for length of service) & x8 BHs, discretionary annual bonus scheme, 5 days company sick pay, life assurance, Private medical insurance (BIK taxable), up to £600 professional membership fee, pension at 4% employer & 5% employee, free parking at all offices/ sites, PPE provided.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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