Regional Health and Safety Advisor – 3‑6 month contract – Yorkshire/North East – £400 per day – major new‑build construction projects.
Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day health and safety guidance and advice on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits.
* Respond to requests for advice within the holder’s area of expertise, through discussion with the Health and Safety Manager and others where appropriate.
* Undertake risk assessments relating to health and safety.
* Work proactively with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure health and safety is considered at all stages and relevant control measures are identified.
* Highlight areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
* Investigate incidents and produce detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement.
* Liaise with enforcing authorities as necessary.
* Assist the SHE Manager in preparing, reviewing and updating policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE.
* Work with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement.
* Keep up to date with new legislation and best practices through regular reading of journals and relevant website/site visits.
* Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.
Qualifications
* NEBOSH Construction/general certificate (minimum).
* NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired).
* Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team.
* Providing proactive support to operational business units.
* Up to date knowledge of UK construction legislation.
* Relevant construction sector experience.
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