Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our construction team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing health and safety across the business, with a strong emphasis on fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. This role is ideal for a health and safety professional with a background in construction or civil engineering, working closely with the team to maintain and enhance our safety management system, engage with the workforce, carry out inspections and contribute to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct accident investigations, site inspections, risk assessments and site health and safety inductions, maintaining accurate records.
- Set up new sites, including all relevant paperwork, F10 notifications and CDM requirements.
- Report findings from site inspections and identify areas for risk improvement.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, staying up to date with UK regulations and standards.
- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the health and safety management system.
- Promote awareness of safety improvements through workplace campaigns and deliver safety coaching and training.
Requirements
- Proven experience in health and safety within the construction or civil engineering industry.
- Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH).
- Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety regulations.
- Experience conducting accident investigations, risk assessments and safety inspections.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
Salary: DOE