Our client is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join their Power Transmission & Distribution team on a major infrastructure project based in Assington, Sudbury.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Zero Harm strategy across the project, working closely with the HSW Manager to ensure full compliance with internal business management systems and all relevant health, safety and wellbeing standards.
Project Overview:
This is a significant energy infrastructure project involving the upgrade and enhancement of the regional electricity transmission network, including both overhead line and underground cabling works across Suffolk and Essex.
What you'll be doing
Understand and support delivery of HSW Strategy and 8-Point Plan
Contribute to the implementation, delivery and review of the BU Zero Harm Action Plan and Sustainability Action Plan
Support the delivery of the HSW Key Performance Indicators at project level
Support work winning teams as required
Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events in accordance with company Standards and BMS Requirements
Undertake programmed support visits to operational project/s as per schedule to provide support and advice to local project team and operatives
Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned HSW inspections which review project performance against the UK HSES Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System (BMS) requirements
Undertake regular checks on Environmental Risk Management ensuring that appropriate risks and opportunities have been identified and are being implemented
Promote Principles of Prevention and Hierarchy of Control
Deliver on-going approved HSW Training to meet project/s and business unit requirements
Actively support Project/s Specific Supply Chain Engagement Strategies
Undertake HSW Champions roles as directed by HSW Manager / Lead and feedback to wider team
Actively reserve proportionate time for HS&W innovation & best practice research
Support project teams with the development & review of SSOW
Assist in the development of HS&W Case Studies from signature projects
Develop own performance through the Brilliant Basics programme and other such initiatives as required
Maintain and develop wider skills and knowledge through continual professional development and self-reflection
Who we're looking for:
The following qualities/experience are essential:
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Qualifications – Attained, (or working towards) relevant NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ, NVQ (Level 6 or comparable)
Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture
Competence in incident & accident investigation
Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System
Ability to prepare formal written reports and publications on HS&W topics
Demonstrate commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value
Broad experience of construction and civils projects
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence
Ability to engage and converse at all levels
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
Additional relevant skills and qualifications in any technical area
To hold or working toward Graduate Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH)
Recognised Internal Auditor qualification
Good understanding of CDM 2015 – Roles and Responsibilities
Environmental and Sustainability Qualification
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