Overview
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor – Leading International Civil Engineering Contractor
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join an international civil engineering contractor. Working under the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, you will join a project team to provide the support, advice, and information necessary for the operations team to deliver services in a continually improving, safe and environmentally friendly manner. The role involves working closely with the project team to manage the company’s ISO45001 safety management system, promoting a proactive safety culture, engaging directly with the workforce, inspecting work operations, risk assessing levels of compliance against company and client standards, and reporting performance to the project Health and Safety Manager. The role is suitable for an experienced health & safety professional with a background in construction or civil engineering. This will be a full-time permanent role.
Core Competency Requirements
* 3 Years + experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within the construction / civil engineering industry.
* Recognised Qualification in Health & Safety.
* Valid CSCS Card.
* High standard of written English.
* IT Skills (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
* Full valid driver’s licence.
Day to Day Duties
* Work under the guidance of the company Health & Safety Manager.
* Advise site management on day-to-day health & safety matters.
* Build up a good rapport with the client and the workforce.
* Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety Legislation/CDM Regs/Client’s standards.
* Promote and encourage best practice.
* Coordinate the completion of safety paperwork by supervisors (briefings/inspections).
* Carry out daily and weekly site inspections.
* Deliver toolbox talks on health, safety and wellbeing themes.
* Attend and chair safety meetings.
* Health and wellbeing promotional campaigns.
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and share lessons learned.
* Review documentation for appropriate health & safety content (method statements, etc).
* Manage the implementation of the project ISO45001 Safety Management System.
Leadership & Qualities
* Passionate about the Health & Safety Profession.
* Lead Health & Safety Compliance at a site level.
* Be committed and enthusiastic about promoting high standards.
* Confident, self‑managing, able to work on own initiative.
* Good attitude / work ethic / team player.
* Good communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to lead by and set a good example.
* Willingness to learn and take direction.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to challenge unsatisfactory conditions or breaches.
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working on civil engineering projects.
* IOSH / IIRSM or other professional membership.
* Your CV will list other training qualifications you have accumulated over time.
* Experience of working within an OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
Benefits
* Competitive basic salary
* Company car or vehicle allowance
* Comprehensive training and development
* Company pension
* 25 annual leave holidays plus public holidays
About the Company
My client is a world leading, international civil engineering contractor. They are strongly committed to equality and health & wellbeing, community engagement, environmental protection and sustainability values.
#J-18808-Ljbffr