Regional Health and Safety Advisor - 3-6 month contract - Yorkshire/North East - £400 per day - major new-build construction projects
Key responsibilities
-On a day to day basis provide health and safety guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits
-To respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holders area of expertise, through discussion with the Health and Safety Manager, and others where appropriate
-Undertaking risk assessments relating to Health and Safety.
-Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that Health and Safety is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified
-Highlighting areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
-Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement
-Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary
-Assisting the SHE Manager in the preparation, review and updating of policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE
-Working with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement
-Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/ site visits
-Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.
Qualifications/Experience
NEBOSH Construction/general cert (minimum)
NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired)
Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team
Providing proactive support to operational business units
Up to date knowledge of UK construction legislation
Relevant construction sector experience