Health & Safety Advisor – Construction Interiors Contractor
* c£35k - £50k Dependent on Relevant Experience
* Additional Benefits
* Hybrid Working Options
The Company
My client is specialises in Commercial construction projects, predominantly Interior Fit-Out & Refurbishment working with blue chip clients in the public and private sector creating workplaces and environments that enhance their client’s business processes.
The Health & Safety Advisor Role:
The role offers a wide range of support to site, suppliers and colleagues in regard to all aspects of Health & Safety, and is instrumental in maintaining an exceptional safety record. Working with the HSE Manager, the role offers real growth potential and an ability to make a massive difference to project deliveries. Ideally you will have experience in health and safety within construction industry, ideally including fit-out and built environment experience.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
* Develop, review and update project and company risk assessments.
* Attend sites, carry out and issue regular health and safety audits.
* Review construction phase plans and associated compliance documentation for pre-contract and post-contract submission.
* Provide health and safety advice directly to clients from time to time.
* Advise subcontractors on the suitability of their RAMS / SSOWs and ensure the completion of the approval process through regular audit.
* Assist the SHE Manager in the setting of Company H&S targets and objectives.
* Implement and assess the effectiveness of behavioural safety initiatives to ensure they are compatible with business operations.
* Support the annual submission for the RoSPA safety award entry.
* Attend and investigate accidents and incidents (as required) and develop investigation paperwork.
* Construct and deliver high-quality reports in relation to accidents and incidents (as required).
* Liaise with HSE / Enforcing Authorities (if required).
* Assist Compliance Manager with ISO re-audits (bi-annually).
The Successful Health & Safety Advisor:
* NEBOSH Qualifications Desirable
* Background experience in health and safety within construction industry.
* High degree of knowledge and understanding of the current CDM Regulations.
* Knowledge of temporary works procedures.
* Experience of advising on asbestos management.
* Show up to date knowledge of technical developments in legislation and in risk management / health and safety issues.
* Experience in providing advice and support to business in design risk avoidance & ongoing risk management.
* Interest in providing advice and support to Pre-con team to assist with tenders and gathering pre-construction information.
* Ability to influence and communicate effectively (written and verbal).
* Ability to produce clear, high-quality verbal and written reports.
* Ability to plan and manage time / tasks / priorities to tight deadlines.
* Able to show knowledge, resilience and confidence in confrontational situations.
* Able to cope with peaks and troughs in workload