Tasks
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the successful delivery of a variety of projects within our Build Unit sub Division based in Solihull. This role is pivotal in promoting a positive safety culture across site operations, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing standards. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will provide expert guidance, practical support, and assurance that our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with STRABAG UK’s commitment to excellence.
* Understand the Health & Safety Policies and Processes and the statutory requirements as they affect the operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented.
* Provide operational and functional management advice on the practical implementation of the company’s H&S policies and processes including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary.
* Assist, where needed, with the development of Health and Safety Management plans if applicable and coordination of review.
* Provide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents, and ill health.
* Assist the HSSE Manager and other members of the HSSE team, in key tasks to assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management System
* Undertake and/or assist H&S Manager and/or Contract Management in establishing, managing, and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, HSSE and others as required and directed.
* Assist the H&S Manager and other members of the HSSE team, in key tasks to assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management System
* Provide advice, guidance and independence with regards to the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractors
* Assist with and undertake H&S surveillance where required of operational sites. Participate, as requested in parent company H&S audits.
* When directed, assist, if necessary, with the preparation of H&S risk assessments and safe systems of work.
* Assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of H&S performance. Utilise data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation, and intervention.
* Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of H&S training/ briefings, as directed
* Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business and parent companies.
* Set standards and lead by example in the management of H&S
* Liaise with the other members of the HSSE Team and the wider organisation with regards to H&S
* Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relations to H&S Management and responsibilities including appropriate qualifications and professional membership.
Qualifications
* 3-5 years’ experience in relevant field of Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety
* Membership of IOSH - Tech IOSH
* Collaborative behaviours
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate
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