Health & Safety Advisor

Construction

West Midlands

£35000-£45000

My client is a leading Construction company and is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safety professional to work in a collaborative setting, where you will influence and lead all aspects of health and safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety System Implementation: Coach, advise, and guide project personnel on the implementation of the Health & Safety Management System.
• Team Support: Aid in the management and oversight of the H&S team.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure the application of Health & Safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, and statutory requirements in all project operations.
• Safety Plan Development: Assist in the creation and review of the Project Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan alongside the Project Manager or H&S Manager.
• Metric Compilation: Oversee the preparation and completion of quarterly reports.
• Deadline Management: Manage and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Incident Management: Lead the entry and closure of project incidents in the reporting database when necessary.
• Site Inspections: Conduct site inspections and participate in company H&S audits and inspections as requested.
• Competency Maintenance: Maintain the health and safety competency matrix for the scheme.
• Sub-contractor Assessment: Provide guidance on the evaluation and appointment of sub-contractors.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report on Project H&S performance as required by the HS Manager.
• Incident Investigation: Assist in investigating accidents, near misses, and other incidents, ensuring their proper closure.
• Performance Reporting: Ensure that performance reports are prepared for the H&S Manager and Project Director.
• IFE Programme Support: Promote and support the Injury-Free Environment (IFE) programme in collaboration with IFE Champions.
• Training Implementation: Assist in preparing and delivering training courses, ensuring relevant staff receive appropriate training, including inductions.
• Professional Development: Maintain personal knowledge and competency in SHW management, including obtaining necessary qualifications and professional memberships.
• Competency Card Compliance: Ensure compliance with the company's Competence Card policy, such as CSCS.
• Innovation and Best Practices: Assist with implementing and communicating innovative and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Education: NEBOSH diploma or NVQ level 5 or above in Occupational Health & Safety, or actively working towards this qualification.
• Certifications: NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent NVQ.
• License: Valid Driving Licence.
• Relevant Experience: Experience in H&S within construction is preferred, but experience in a similar high-risk industry will also be considered.
• Construction Experience: Prior experience in a highways construction environment is desirable.
• License: Valid Driving Licence.

For more information or any other details please call Jayne on (phone number removed) or alternatively on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) or email your CV over to (url removed)

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