Overview
GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively in partnership with a well-respected, highly progressive Construction / Built Environment client, currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their construction Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Team in Newark, covering multiple sites across Notts & Lincolnshire. Their in-house HSE team works closely with site construction / build teams to successfully deliver high value complex building projects across an varied portfolio, ensuring a safe working environment for all trades professionals (own & sub-contract).
The H&S professional will support the wider build team, working closely with Site Construction Managers, Project Managers, Construction Contracts Managers and trades teams, handling routine safety matters (RAMS, toolbox talks, inductions, work permits, HSE processes & procedures policing, etc.) and offering sound professional HSE advice and practical solutions at both pre-construction and live build stages, from phased build developments through to project completion / client handover.
The role also involves carrying out Health & Safety / Environmental inspections, incident investigations, site meetings and HSE reports, plus assisting with internal & external HSE audits.
You will be a passionate & engaging H&S professional who can achieve H&S buy-in from employees at all levels, from on-the-tool trades to SMT / Director level.
In this key H&S role you will advocate for high quality H&S operations and instil in the workforce that everyone is a key player in ensuring safety on site.
HSE Responsibilities
* Providing professional thorough HSE instruction, practical advice & practical solutions on all health, safety & environmental matters, in accordance with the company’s working policies, procedures, rules & regulations.
* Carrying out routine HSE site inspections & HSE audits (announced / unannounced).
* Carrying out incident investigations & resolving issues as they arise.
* Providing regular HSE updates to the Senior Management Teams.
* Attending Construction phase / progress & HSE meetings, plus producing reports.
* Liaising with external HSE & Construction consultants as required.
* Delivering toolbox talks & producing RAMS.
* Delivering Training H&S processes / procedures.
Essential HSE Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* NEBOSH Construction qualification
* IOSH beneficial
* Strong experience in a Construction / Built Environment Health & Safety advisory role, across various industry sectors & build types
* Complex build Construction site experience (Large Commercial / Industrial builds, of high value / significant capital expenditure £M's).
* Main Contractor experience.
* Strong in-depth knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.
* Understanding of COSHH.
* Experience carrying out HSE incident investigations.
* Role involves regular travel across the Peterborough / Cambridgeshire area (multi-sites).
* Ability to produce detailed risk assessments & method statements (RAMS).
* Ability to produce written HSE reports, HSE proposals & other HSE documents.
* Experienced in delivering H&S Training at varying levels.
* IT skills - must be proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Employee Benefits
* Company Car or Car Allowance (potentially / negotiable DOE) + much more (to be discussed at interview).
This “employer of choice” offers real career development too; they are highly passionate about developing from within & growing their key staff members into their future Managers / Directors.
The role could suit someone working as: Health & Safety Manager, Health & Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Officer, H&S Advisor, HSE Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, H&S Officer, HSE Officer, SHEQ Officer, H&S Manager, HSE Manager, SHEQ Manager, H&S Lead, HSE Lead, SHEQ Lead or similar HSE / SHE roles within Construction.
Commute from Newark, Mansfield, Southwell, Radcliffe on Trent, Grantham, Lincoln, Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop and areas close to these locations with strong connections to the A1 / A46.
This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the client's construction sites; some hybrid working may be available on odd days.
Interviews to take place immediately for the right calibre of H&S professional.
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