Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Milton Keynes | Salary: DOE | Region: Milton Keynes
An opportunity has arisen to join a Tier 1 Main contractor on the East West Rail (EWR) Phase 2 programme. The Alliance aims to deliver safe, high-performance rail infrastructure across the UK, working with Network Rail, London Underground, and rail operators.
The East West Rail Alliance is a “pure” alliance consisting of three Non-Owner Participants (NOPs); Network Rail. East West Rail (EWR) phase 2 programme is in excess of one billion pounds and one of the most prestigious projects in the UK Infrastructure pipeline. It will provide a strategic route linking key centres of economic activity between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Bedford.
Responsibilities
* Uphold Alliance “Safety in Every Choice” leadership principles and provide competent support, guidance and compliance monitoring for health & safety management in design and construction delivery.
* Develop and maintain health and safety processes to support project scheme design and construction programme delivery.
* Engage with Alliance staff, subcontractors and third parties on health and safety matters.
* Deliver project inductions and support the delivery of H&S training (Safety in Every Choice) to staff and subcontractors where applicable.
* Undertake incident investigations, capture lessons learned and implement changes to prevent recurrence.
* Develop and deliver health and safety improvement projects to enhance performance.
* Collate and report H&S KPI data; monitor compliance against the Alliance IMS through audits, inspections and KSB assessments.
* Represent the Health & Safety Manager at meetings as required; coordinate office/site health and safety management arrangements.
* Ensure timely communication of controlled documents, alerts and reports; champion close call reporting within allocated teams.
* Support development and delivery of H&S training, Stand Down events and briefings.
Requirements / Experience
* Experience in developing and implementing health and safety management arrangements on large-scale multi-disciplinary rail projects.
* Collaborate with delivery teams to identify practical measures to improve safety performance.
Skills & Knowledge
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
* Knowledge of general health & safety legislation and railway-specific legislation and standards (Railway Group Standards, Network Rail Company Standards)
* Behavioural Change training; collaborative behaviours
* Computer literacy with good understanding of H&S reporting systems
* Strong attention to detail; excellent presentation and communication skills
* Qualified Auditor
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package including pension and performance related pay, commensurate with skills and experience.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit your CV or contact Jay Wilson at 07833 226 563 for an informal discussion.
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