STRABAG UK is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our Build division, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.
Qualifications
* Health and Safety Degree/Diploma Qualification or experience equivalent with supporting HSW Qualification applicable to the UK e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate
* Strong experience in at least one of the relevant fields—industrial, commercial or residential-midrise of Construction HSW
* Membership of IOSH – CMIOSH or working toward.
* Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of HSW in planning and construction activities.
* Good knowledge of applicable UK regulatory and industry standards.
* Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Good communication, data analytics and presentation skills.
* Qualification and knowledge of fire risk management in construction.
* Experience/knowledge and interest in HSW technology, digitalisation and AI implementation and development.
Responsibilities
* Understand the Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures and statutory requirements as they affect the Project operations and ensure that the requirements are identified and implemented.
* Provide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, ill health, environmental incidents and the practical implementation of the company’s health & safety policies.
* Assist the Project Management or Project H&S Manager in preparing and developing the Project Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan and coordinating reviews as required.
* Undertake site health & safety inspections as required. Participate as requested in health & safety audit and inspections.
* Advise on the assessment and appointment of sub-contractors.
* Assist where necessary with tenders and presentations to external bodies.
* When requested, advise on the preparation of health & safety risk assessments and method statements.
* Ensure that appropriate Project health & safety performance is monitored, and reports are provided as required.
* Assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents where appropriate. Monitor and coordinate the close out of the above.
* Assist and promote a positive health & safety culture.
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of health & safety training courses and ensure that staff with specific health & safety responsibilities have received the appropriate training.
* Organise and deliver relevant health & safety training where required including Inductions.
* Set standards and lead by example in the management of health & safety.
* Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relation to health & safety management and responsibilities including appropriate qualification and professional membership.
* Obtain competency cards inline with Company Competence & Training Policy e.g. CSCS / CCNSG.
* Assistance with innovation and best practice implementation, write up and communication.
* Collecting and maintaining incident reports and information.
* Accommodate occasional shift change requests to ensure required health & safety coverage.
* Database management and interrogation – observation cards etc.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
* Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
* Collaborative and innovative working environment.
* Professional development and career progression.
We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
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