Health & Safety Advisor

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR WITH CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR A PERMANENT POSITION IN BIRMINGHAM 

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Birmingham 

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Package 

Overview

• Skilled Careers are working with an exciting Main Contractor who are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor based in Birmingham. 
• The ideal Health & Safety Advisor must be someone ideally with experience of working for a main contractor. 
• This a fantastic opportunity for you to oversee projects and be part of a company that will give you the chance to be a main pillar for growth in the Midlands. 

Requirements

• Strive for zero harm by empowering all Site Teams to own safety and drive continuous improvement.
• Advise line management and assist with implementing new or existing SHE-related legislation, rules, and Company standards, including health and safety training and site inspections for the company and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular preventive inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Investigate accidents and update all relevant documentation.
• Oversee Company preparations for monthly H&S and quality audits.
• Collaborate with support departments, such as Learning & Development, to initiate and coordinate training plans and update information in partnership with HR.
• Assist in maintaining current quality accreditations and work towards achieving new ones.
• Advise line management on health, safety, quality, and environmental matters in both the office and on-site, ensuring integration into daily operations.
• Lead the region in meeting obligations under the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• Provide support and expertise to line management for incident investigation and reporting.
• Facilitate all forms of risk assessment (e.g., general, physical, COSHH, fire prevention) and act as the final authority when specialist input is needed for assessments conducted by others on site.
• Conduct occupational health and safety surveys (e.g., noise, lighting, exposure to chemical substances) and make recommendations.
• Monitor the site "permit-to-work" system for compliance with Company standards.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Oversee regular site safety checks, toolbox talks, and inductions.
• Identify potential hazards.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the SHE Manager.
• Undertake any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Board of Directors.

What is in it for you? 

• Car Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Flexible working
• Generous Bonus.

This is an excellent opportunity for Health & Safety Advisor to work on an iconic projects and be part of a company with a fantastic reputation.

For more information contact Sandip Matharu on (phone number removed) or send an email to (url removed)