Our Client, an NI based, UK wide, leading Building and Civil engineering contractor, are currently looking to employ an experienced and ambitious Health & Safety Advisor on site in Blackfriars, London.
Project Values £55million + to run for the next 2-3 years
Good competitive packages available for the right candidates £40 - 45k
The Health & Safety Advisor reports directly to the SHEQ Director and will liaise with the Project Manager and site team and is responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety on site in accordance with Company policy and relevant statutory provisions. The Health & Safety Advisor must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of health & safety are adopted throughout.
Principle Duties
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Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System;
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Ensuring that record of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment;
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Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority for the project and all incident / accident reporting and to conduct inspector site visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority;
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Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees or contractors working on site;
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Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protection Equipment required for the Client’s Employees;
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Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contra charges, training, purchases, etc;
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Organising and chairing the Safety Meetings for the client and Sub-Contractors personnel;
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Ensuring sub-contractor safety statements and required Method statements are available on site and assess sub-contractor statements and method statements, assisting where required;
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Advising / assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements;
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Compiling, updating and communication site Emergency Plans
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Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping the SHEQ Director and Site Manager updated;
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Making sure First Aiders are available, that an adequate quantity of First Aid supplies is in stock and that all relevant Certs are updated;
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Collecting and collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File and preparing for handover to the Client at the end of the project.
Skills/Qualifications
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Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential (NEBOSH)
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With 1/2+ years’ experience in the construction industry, ideally working for a main contractor.
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Previous experience managing safety on a similar project.
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Excellent communication, leadership, training and presentation skills