Health and Safety Advisor

Position: Health and Safety Advisor (Permanent)
We are working with an regional construction and refurbishment organisation who are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their business in Warrington. They require someone who can operate at site level and has the ability to work closely with other members of the HSE team.

THE ROLE

Engaging in a positive health and safety culture where prevention is paramount and we strive for recognition as and industry leader in Health Safety and Environmental best practice.

Develop and implement project-specific HSE plans aligned with company and client requirements.
Conduct frequent visits to multiple project sites to monitor compliance and provide hands-on support to project teams
Adapt HSE strategies to site-specific challenges and changing project phases.
Ensure full compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, Construction Regulations 2013, and all other relevant UK legislation.
Maintain and review risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
Get involved in the design and implementation of HSE improvement programs and initiatives.
Ensure safe lifting operations and transportation of modular units by overseeing and managing the Health and Safety processes of project installation of varies modular buildings.
Assess risks specific to modular construction such as confined spaces, working at height, and mobile plant.
Conduct regular audits, site inspections, and behavioural safety observations.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities; lead root cause analyses and corrective actions.
Lead toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and engagement initiatives.
Act as the key contact for external audits, contractor engagement and client based HSE meetings on project sites.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Deciding & Initiating Action

Working with People

Adhering to Principles & Values

Technically confident and up-to-date with industry best practices

Presenting & Communicating Information

Writing & Reporting

Planning & Organising

Experience implementing ISO management systems

Technically confident and up-to-date with industry best practices

Level 7 or higher qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent

Member of IOSH

Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites

Occupational First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid qualification

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry

Experience undertaking Health and Safety audits

Experience of team working as well as being self-motivated

Data analysis, particularly identification of trends

Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal and training skills

Have experience of working to improve Safety culture

Skills:

Construction Health and Safety pharma

Benefits:
Company Vehicle

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy