Health & Safety Advisor – Construction Interiors Contractor
The Company
My client is specialises in Commercial construction projects, predominantly Interior Fit-Out & Refurbishment working with blue chip clients in the public and private sector creating workplaces and environments that enhance their client’s business processes.
The Health & Safety Advisor Role:
The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for ensuring we have a safe and compliant work environment at all times by actively maintaining health and safety standards and minimising risks through regular audits, updating risk assessments and providing comprehensive health and safety support and advice to all stakeholders.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
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Develop, review and update project and company risk assessments.
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Attend sites, carry out and issue regular health and safety audits.
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Review construction phase plans and associated compliance documentation for pre-contract and post-contract submission.
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Provide health and safety advice directly to clients from time to time.
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Advise subcontractors on the suitability of their RAMS / SSOWs and ensure the completion of the approval process through regular audit.
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Assist the SHE Manager in the setting of Company H&S targets and objectives.
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Implement and assess the effectiveness of behavioural safety initiatives to ensure they are compatible with business operations.
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Support the annual submission for the RoSPA safety award entry.
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Attend and investigate accidents and incidents (as required) and develop investigation paperwork.
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Construct and deliver high-quality reports in relation to accidents and incidents (as required).
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Liaise with HSE / Enforcing Authorities (if required).
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Assist Compliance Manager with ISO re-audits (bi-annually).
The Successful Health & Safety Advisor:
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NEBOSH Construction Qualification
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Background experience in health and safety within construction industry including fit-out and built environment experience.
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High degree of knowledge and understanding of the current CDM Regulations.
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Knowledge of temporary works procedures.
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Experience of advising on asbestos management.
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Show up to date knowledge of technical developments in legislation and in risk management / health and safety issues.
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Experience in providing advice and support to business in design risk avoidance & ongoing risk management.
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Interest in providing advice and support to Pre-con team to assist with tenders and gathering pre-construction information.
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Ability to influence and communicate effectively (written and verbal).
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Ability to produce clear, high-quality verbal and written reports.
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Ability to plan and manage time / tasks / priorities to tight deadlines.
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Able to show knowledge, resilience and confidence in confrontational situations.
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Able to cope with peaks and troughs in workload