Posted: 15 June
The role
Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering / Construction
Location: Central Newcastle
Salary: Low to mid £40,000s per annum, plus car allowance or company car
Employment Type: PAYE, full-time staff role
Contract: Potentially permanent or 2-year fixed-term contract
Fulcrum Recruitment is working with a well-established civil engineering main contractor based in the North East to source a Health & Safety Advisor.
This is an opportunity to join a respected contractor delivering a major project in central Newcastle. The role could potentially be a permanent position from the outset, a two-year fixed-term contract, or a fixed-term position that leads to being retained beyond the initial two-year period, depending on workload and how discussions develop.
Please note this is a PAYE, full-time role working 5 days per week. It is not a limited company, day-rate or part-time opportunity.
The Role:
* Supporting site teams with day-to-day health and safety matters
* Carrying out site inspections, audits and safety checks
* Reviewing and advising on RAMS
* Delivering toolbox talks and site briefings
* Supporting incident and near-miss investigations
* Helping ensure works are delivered safely and in line with CDM requirements
* Working closely with site management, subcontractors and specialist package contractors
* Supporting a project involving working from height, scaffolding, shot blasting, repainting, steelwork, steel patch repairs and area replacements
Ideal Experience:
* Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within construction or civil engineering
* NEBOSH Construction or NEBOSH General Certificate
* Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015
* Experience with RAMS, site inspections, audits, toolbox talks and incident investigation
* TechIOSH or working towards
* CSCS card, or willingness / eligibility to obtain one
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience:
* ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification, although the company would be prepared to invest in the right person if they do not already hold this
* First Aid
* Environmental / ISO 14001 awareness
* Confined spaces awareness
* Asbestos awareness
* Experience working for a civil engineering main contractor or construction company
Package / Opportunity:
* Low to mid £40,000s per annum
* Car allowance or company car
* PAYE staff position
* Opportunity to work with a well-established North East civil engineering main contractor
* Advisor-level role, not the lead H&S position on site
* Potential for longer-term employment depending on workload and future requirements
For further details, please contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment
