Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Sizewell C, Ipswich
Sector: Civils / Groundworks
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a major civils project at Sizewell C. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive H&S professional from a civil engineering or groundworks background to play a key role on a high-profile, safety-critical scheme.
The successful candidate will support the project delivery teams on site, taking ownership of the Health, Safety and Environmental agenda and ensuring systems, standards and best practice are embedded across all works.
The Role
As Health & Safety Advisor, you will be a visible and integral part of the project team, working collaboratively with site management, the client, subcontractors and the workforce to help deliver accident and incident-free projects.
You’ll be responsible for implementing, monitoring and continually improving the company’s H&S management systems while promoting a positive safety culture across civils and groundworks activities.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a key member of the Project Delivery Team, supporting safe project delivery
Advise site teams on RAMS, task briefings, site H&S plans and general safety matters
Chair monthly HSEQ forward planning meetings, carry out audits and inspections, and ensure close-out of non-conformances
Represent the business at client and subcontractor safety meetings, including pre-start meetings
Lead on accident investigations, reporting, and the production of company-wide safety bulletins
Communicate safety initiatives, alerts and notices to site teams and the wider workforce
Liaise closely with the HSQE Director / Head of H&S, producing monthly project summaries and attending weekly HSEQ reviews
Support the development and delivery of in-house safety training and presentations
Ensure client H&S standards and specifications are understood and implemented on site
Drive compliance with HSE legislation, CDM 2015, and best practice across all activities
Experience & Knowledge Required
Proven experience working on civil engineering or construction projects, ideally within:
Groundworks & drainage
Earthworks
Reinforced concrete
Temporary works
Structures & lifting operations
Strong understanding of UK H&S and Environmental legislation
Sound knowledge of CDM 2015 roles and responsibilities
Experience working to client-specific H&S standards
Skills & Attributes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Confident engaging with clients, site teams and the supply chain
Ability to positively influence behaviour and improve safety culture
Proactive, solutions-focused approach
Strong organisational and IT skills
Able to train, coach and develop others in H&S best practice
Full UK driving licence (travel between sites required)
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV or for further information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office