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Health & Safety Advisor – Construction Interiors Contractor
- c£45k - £55k Dependent on Relevant Experience
- Additional Benefits
- Hybrid Working Options
The Company
My client is specialises in Commercial construction projects, predominantly Interior Fit-Out & Refurbishment working with blue chip clients in the public and private sector creating workplaces and environments that enhance their client’s business processes.
The Health & Safety Advisor Role:
The role offers a wide range of support to site, suppliers and colleagues in regard to all aspects of Health & Safety, and is instrumental in maintaining an exceptional safety record. Working with the HSE Manager, the role offers real growth potential and an ability to make a massive difference to project deliveries. Ideally you will have experience in health and safety within construction industry, ideally including fit-out and built environment experience.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop, review and update project and company risk assessments.
- Attend sites, carry out and issue regular health and safety audits.
- Review construction phase plans and associated compliance documentation for pre-contract and post-contract submission.
- Provide health and safety advice directly to clients from time to time.
- Advise subcontractors on the suitability of their RAMS / SSOWs and ensure the completion of the approval process through regular audit.
- Assist the SHE Manager in the setting of Company H&S targets and objectives.
- Implement and assess the effectiveness of behavioural safety initiatives to ensure they are compatible with business operations.
- Support the annual submission for the RoSPA safety award entry.
- Attend and investigate accidents and incidents (as required) and develop investigation paperwork.
- Construct and deliver high-quality reports in relation to accidents and incidents (as required).
- Liaise with HSE / Enforcing Authorities (if required).
- Assist Compliance Manager with ISO re-audits (bi-annually).
The Successful Health & Safety Advisor:
- NEBOSH Qualifications Desirable
- Background experience in health and safety within construction industry.
- High degree of knowledge and understanding of the current CDM Regulations.
- Knowledge of temporary works procedures.
- Experience of advising on asbestos management.
- Show up to date knowledge of technical developments in legislation and in risk management / health and safety issues.
- Experience in providing advice and support to business in design risk avoidance & ongoing risk management.
- Interest in providing advice and support to Pre-con team to assist with tenders and gathering pre-construction information.
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively (written and verbal).
- Ability to produce clear, high-quality verbal and written reports.
- Ability to plan and manage time / tasks / priorities to tight deadlines.
- Able to show knowledge, resilience and confidence in confrontational situations.
- Able to cope with peaks and troughs in workload.
