Senior EHS Advisor

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering and construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life‑changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to innovate. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

Senior EHS Advisor, Zurich, Switzerland

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• Ensure EHS management systems for all projects are implemented and maintained
• Adherence to the project & Mercury Engineering Safety Management system
• Adherence to relevant environmental, health & safety statutory provisions & legislation
• Adherence to Mercury Engineering & PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans
• Coordinate development of task‑specific method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action and permit to work
• Compliance with the project safety statement
• Coordinate project safety indicators
• Manage and maintain good safety practices
• Conduct ongoing COSHH assessments and control of hazardous substances
• Complete and register safety interventions
• Carry out regular site audits and inspections, document reports and establish corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence and foster continuous improvements
• Attend and provide input at site meetings, report on EHS risks and trends and recommend constructive actions towards continuous improvement
• Provide advice and guidance in all EHS matters to management, safety representatives and employees
• Ensure records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tools and plant
• Adopt a proactive approach to project EHS requirements
• Provide safety input to site management and at site EHS forums
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to project EHS policies & procedures
• Coordinate, manage and maintain Mercury Engineering site induction & training
• Ensure project PPE is resourced and available
• Compile and carry out toolbox talks as necessary
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner and ensure communication to Mercury Engineering project management
• Maintain welfare & hygiene facilities
• Liaise with site project management on environmental, health & safety issues
• Include up‑to‑date documentation in the safety file
• Maintain waste reduction and recycling programmes in line with project policies & procedures

• Relevant third‑level certificate qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety
• At least 3 years of site experience
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.