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Project Health & Safety Advisor

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Project Health & Safety Advisor will work for a leading UK building and civil engineering contractor with over 170 years of experience.
  • This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as an operational H&S Advisor within the construction industry and a professional Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH Certificate).
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as 33 days of annual leave and generous pension contributions.
  • Key responsibilities include promoting health and safety culture, reviewing subcontractor documentation, and conducting site inspections.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a thorough knowledge of current health and safety legislation, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Your new companyYou will be working for one of the UK's leading building & Civil Engineering contractors that have been operating for over 170 years specialising in Construction and Civil Engineering.

Your new roleReporting to the Head of Health & Safety, the Project Health & Safety Advisor will be an integral part of the Project Management team, providing support and guidance toensure the health, safety and welfare of all those involved in the project. This will be achieved by becoming embedded within the team to eliminate risks during the planning of works and engaging with the supply chain at all levels to ensure the highest standards of health & safety compliance are achieved.

Duties will include:-

  • Continual promotion of our health & safety ethos and culture at all levels in the Company and with subcontractors;
  • Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation;
  • Review Subcontractor documentation including safe systems of work;
  • Help prepare H&S strategies and the development of internal policies;
  • Lead and deliver H&S initiatives to help raise awareness of risks and hazards;
  • Assisting in the in-house training of managers and employees;
  • Carry out regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being fully implemented;
  • Upon request, carry out accident / incident investigations.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Professional Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH Certificate)
  • CSCS Card

Experience

  • Proven track record as an operational H&S Advisor within the construction industry;
  • Thorough knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation;
  • Knowledge of quality standards, audit procedures and integrated management systems;
  • Accident and incident investigation experience;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to positively influence others;
  • Excellent IT Skills - in-particular Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
  • Full Driving Licence

What you'll get in return

  • Flexible and Hybrid working
  • Competitive salary
  • 33 days annual leave entitlement
  • Generous pension contributions
  • Life Assurance

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.