Health & Safety Advisor

Role - Health & Safety Advisor
Location - Derby
Employment Type - Permanent
Salary - Negotiable

We are looking for a Regional Health & Safety Advisor for our Severn Trent framework. Based in the Severn Trent region on various projects, we are looking for someone who will fulfil the day-to-day H&S duties, and to contribute to the management and development of the regional safety strategy.
You will report directly to the Health and Safety Manager and the responsibilities will include:

• Provide support to the project team to enable compliance with health and safety legislation and on the implementation of HSE guidance and best practice.
• Carry out systematic audits and inspections of our construction site, to verify compliance with the legislative requirements and compliance with the requirements of the health and safety management systems.
• Monitor the satisfactory resolution of health and safety problems.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to identify the root cause and learning points.
• Assist the project team with the preparation of risk assessments and identification of suitable control measures, as and when required.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the safety-related documentation, e.g. manuals, procedures, guidance notes and forms.
• Liaise with clients, HSE Inspectors and external assessors.
• Sustain and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships with the site team.
• Support the development of the project team in the creation of a positive health and safety culture.

About The Candidate
Essential

• Extensive experience of health and safety practice with preferably strong experience in the Construction industry
• Knowledge of current and pending HSE Directives for health and safety
• Knowledge of current statutory health and safety law in the UK
• Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
• Knowledge of good practice in construction, e.g. HSE guidance and approved codes of practice.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO 45001 (or similar management systems)
• Formal qualification in Occupational Safety and Health (e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate)
• CSCS card or affiliated scheme (SHEA Water)

Packages include -

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Health & Safety Advisor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.