Purpose of the Role
The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for ensuring that the project complies with all current H&S at work legislation, JGL IMS requirements, and clients' site-specific requirements.
This role is site-based at Hinckley Point C during the tunnelling phase and involves on-the-ground responsibilities.
The advisor helps create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, motivating the workforce through proactive engagement and ensuring RAMS, briefings, and TBTs are fully understood and followed.
The Health & Safety Advisor will also cover all Safety Advisor duties as needed, with decisions on duties made by the project manager.
General Responsibilities
* Ensure personal and team safety.
* Promote Living Incident Free Everyday (LIFE).
* Understand and sign off on all RAMS and SOS Briefings.
* Respect colleagues and the public.
* Hold the appropriate qualification for your role.
* Report and investigate near misses, incidents, or accidents.
* Maintain a tidy work area and enforce housekeeping standards.
* Implement and enforce H&S policies.
* Use phones only in designated areas safely.
* Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
* Follow smoking policies; designated areas only.
* Handle COSHH materials correctly.
* Operate only authorized and trained plant or equipment.
* Manage psychosocial health at work (PSHW) risks, collaborating with SHEQ.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead by example in health and safety standards.
* Oversee all work by JGL employees ensuring safety and quality.
* Ensure compliance with company and client safety policies.
* Manage subcontractors' safety compliance.
* Ensure all workers are briefed on risks and have signed relevant documents.
* Conduct daily safety briefings and site inspections.
* Verify that method statements and risk assessments are current and followed.
* Ensure proper training and competence of all operatives.
* Recognize and reward safe work practices.
* Encourage feedback and continuous safety improvement.
* Report and investigate incidents, preserving evidence when necessary.
* Maintain safety records and documentation.
* Promote a safety-first culture, empowering workers to stop work if unsafe.
* Assist with emergency procedures and environmental management plans.
* Ensure safe access, egress, and plant operation.
* Collaborate with inspectors and advisors.
* Spend most of the workday on-site maintaining safety standards.
* Act independently and objectively.
Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training
* Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
* Relevant experience and education, possibly including NEBOSH qualification.
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., H&S at Work Act 1974, LOLER, PUWER, etc.).
* Experience managing health & safety on projects.
* Ability to maintain accurate records.
Additional Requirements
* Flexible to work day or night shifts.
Key Behaviours
* Safety awareness, communication, problem solving, compliance, adaptability, teamwork, continuous improvement, attention to detail, empathy, time management, ethical conduct.
Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned civil engineering business committed to quality and safety, with a strong focus on community and environmental impact.
LIFE Culture
We promote a safety-first culture through our LIFE programme, embedded into our core values.
Disability Confidence & Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to equal opportunities and accessible recruitment processes. Contact HR for support.
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