Job Title: Health And Safety Advisor
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00 - 18:00 Sat 08:00 - 13:00 (occasionally only)
Reports to: HSEQ Director
Accountable to: Project Director
Location: Site Based
Job Summary:
Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, conducts risk assessments, provides training, inspects workplaces, investigates incidents, and ensures compliance with legislation to foster a safe environment, prevent harm, and promote positive safety culture for employees, visitors, and contractors. Key duties include creating safety procedures, running emergency drills, reporting findings, and advising management on improvements and legal requirements.
Main Duties / Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement health and safety strategies, policies, and procedures.
* Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement control measures for all activities
* Train staff on safe practices, fire safety, and emergency procedures.
* Perform regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
* Investigate accidents, near misses, and report findings to management, maintain records of all incidents
* Ensure adherence to relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
* Provide expert advice to management, staff, and external bodies on H&S matters.
* Mentor project teams on CDM2015
* Present statistics, reports and updates to project teams
* Ensure that the business is fulfilling its duties under Health and Safety legislation
* Promote a positive health and safety culture within the business
* Assist the project teams with preparation of all statutory documentation
* Monitor the health and safety performance of sub-contractors
* Chair health and safety meetings
* Produce reports on the performance of the projects
Skills:
Excellent written (reports, policies) and verbal skills (training, engaging stakeholders).
Identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and developing control measures.
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of relevant laws (like HASAWA, RIDDOR, COSHH, PUWER) and keeping up to date.
Creating and implementing safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
Recording accidents, investigating root causes, and recommending improvements.
Experience:
Working in a construction environment and understanding the build process
Experience in CDM2015 and other Health and Safety regulations.
Behaviour:
Diplomacy, empathy, and the ability to work with diverse groups, from frontline staff to senior management
Thoroughness in inspections, record-keeping, and identifying hazards.
Convincing others to prioritize safety and adhere to standards.
Salary:
Depends on experience and qualifications.