About us: Thomas & Adamson International Ltd (part of the Egis Group) are an award-winning UK based consultancy firm specialising in project management, cost management, building surveying and safety services in the Buildings space. Over the last 90 years, T&A have been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets. Our parent company Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. We are now seeking an experienced Construction Health & Safety professional to join our team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will have a proven track record with a creative and consistent approach to delivering excellence.
This is a superb opportunity to join a proactive, collaborative and dynamic practice, with an enviable client list across a range of sectors, where you will have the opportunity of working on behalf of a range of client’s including commercial developers, investors, funds and occupiers throughout the UK.
Project work
Performing to a high standard, all duties expected of a competent health and safety professional, ensuring that best practice is employed at all times.
Administering project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures.
Providing robust, pragmatic health and safety guidance to client’s and design teams on the most effective approach to achieve project deliverables.
Ensuring others meet their obligations/responsibilities under their appointments and appropriate health and safety legislation.
Overseeing / reviewing / approving the work of junior members of staff in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments.
Representing T&A in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
The successful candidate will build strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. Representing T&A at project meetings with client’s, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings.
Identifying risks and issues with ongoing activities and assist with positively identifying mitigation measures in a way that both protects the interests of the client, T&A and any other relevant stakeholders and assisting in appropriately recording any discussions and remedial actions taken.
Adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as travel to remote sites is required.
Able to demonstrate relevant experience in a consultancy environment undertaking the role of Principal Designer, Client Adviser, Adviser to Principal Designer and general Health & Safety adviser as required by the client appointment.
Able to demonstrate fire risk and asbestos risk management awareness.
Able to demonstrate awareness of current legislation relating to health & safety and capable of undertaking health and safety audits.
Expected to demonstrate a range of strong core health and safety skills reflected in successful project delivery across a variety of industry sectors.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of traditional and modern procurement routes and construction contract suites.
Expected to have a good understanding of modern construction methods.