Project Health & Safety Advisor

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

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