My client is an employee-owned construction group that regularly features in the top 100 of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For award.
They are currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor with industry experience within construction. You will be joining their award-winning Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Team. The in-house team aims to be approachable and flexible, working with site teams to successfully deliver projects.
Reporting directly to the Head of Group Health, Safety, and Environment, you will have first-class communication and influencing skills, coupled with the ability to work on your own initiative. A background in the construction industry is essential.
THE BENEFITS:
* 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays, plus additional days with service years
* Company Pension
* Profit-related pay
* Employee share scheme
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Employee discounts
* On-site parking
* Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
THE ROLE:
Due to expansion and growth, an opportunity is available for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their team.
Job description
* Ensure a safe workplace without risk to health and environment
* Ensure company Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to across the group
* Ensure safety inspections are carried out in line with departmental expectations
* Provide sound, competent advice to site management, assisting in resolving issues
* Liaise with external consultants
* Provide regular updates on site issues to the EHS Team
* Attend meetings and audits as required to fulfill team responsibilities
* Work with site teams to resolve problems
* Build strong relationships at all levels
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate has previous experience working in the construction industry as a health and safety professional.
Qualifications, Skills & Working Knowledge
* Strong background in Health and Safety within the construction industry
* Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
* Assertive, confident, and able to foster positive working relationships
* Problem-solving abilities and ability to respond calmly to changing situations
THE COMPANY:
An employee-owned construction group that regularly features in the top 100 of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For.
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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