Divisional Health, Safety and Environment Advisor - North East & Yorkshire (Trainee Applications also welcome)
Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Company Car Plan/Cash Allowance & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits
With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…
Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East, Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands.
We are continuing to strengthen our teams and are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a real contribution. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.
Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.
If you want to be part of something special, why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Divisional Health, Safety & Environment Advisor to join our Group health and safety team covering our sites in and around the North East & Yorkshire region. This role will be based out of our regional head office in Wetherby.
The Role
Are you looking to take your first step into a Health & Safety Career within construction?
Do you possess a NEBOSH General/ Construction Certificate or equivalent (or working towards?)
Do you want to be a part of a friendly, driven team?
If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!
The role will be primarily covering sites across the North East and Yorkshire region however, the successful candidate will also be required to attend our regional head offices in Sunderland and Wetherby, as required.
For trainee candidates, comprehensive support, guidance and structured mentoring will be provided by a Senior Divisional HS&E Manager, to whom the successful candidate will report. This will ensure ongoing professional development and the opportunity to build competence and confidence within the role.
Key duties and requirements
You will also be responsible for but not limited to;
Assisting the Business with their pre-planning activities and working up of site-specific Health & Safety Plans.
Assisting the Business with initial subcontractor prequalification and then subsequent assessment and monitoring of site specific SSoW and associated RAMS.
Providing Health & Safety assistance and advice to the Business with the objective being to meet build targets safely.
Carrying out dynamic workplace inspections, providing corrective advice & guidance.
Monitoring and reporting on our specialist subcontractor's Health and Safety compliance.
Assisting the business with their own internal Health and Safety Management reviews.The ideal candidate
Reporting to the Senior Divisional HS&E Manager, the successful Divisional Health, Safety & Environment Advisor will be responsible for monitoring, supporting and enforcing the implementation of Group Health & Safety policy across the region.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for Health & Safety and a strong commitment to promoting safe working practices across all levels of the organisation. They will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, managers and site teams.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn are essential, alongside the flexibility to travel across sites within the North East and Yorkshire region as required.
This role would particularly suit an individual looking to take their first significant step into a Health & Safety professional position, offering the opportunity to develop practical experience, build confidence and establish a long-term career within the field.
You will also possess;
A full UK driving licence
Formal qualification to a minimum of NEBOSH National General Certificate/Construction Certificate or equivalent (or working towards for Trainee role)
The self-motivation and energy required to work and effectively contribute to a dynamic Health and Safety Department.
Excellent communication (written/verbal) and presentation skills.
Excellent planning, project management, organisation and decision-making capabilities.What will you get in return?
Discretionary bonus
Company car plan/cash allowance
Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
Private Health care
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform
If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success!
Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date