Health & Safety Advisor

Fawkes & Reece South; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

A Tier 1 Construction contractor with multiple offices nationwide is seeking to employ on a permanent basis a Health & Safety Advisor within the south coast. Working on a wide range of schemes including new build, refurbishment & extension build projects for both private and public sector clients, projects ranging from 100K - 500M.

They are seeking to employ on a permanent basis a HSE Advisor with a solid construction background. Ideally, you will be based around the Hampshire/ Dorset region, with multiple projects along the South Coast, covering up to 6 sites at once.

Key Accountability's:

• Keep up to date with the latest HSQE requirements including legislation and best practice.
• Provide support to the directors and management teams in all aspects of HSQE, setting the highest standards by personal example.
• Ensure Site Management is aware of and provided with up-to-date HSQE documentation.
• Advise and propose on policy and procedure amendments as required to meet the changing needs of the company and continual improvement.
• Represent the company to clients and other external parties including the relevant enforcement agencies.
• Assist in the facilitation of external audits to external certification organisations and other external bodies.
• Assist with HSQE requirements at pre-qualification and bid stages.
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments and method statements where appropriate for the project teams.
• Conduct HSQE Audits and Inspections on sites and for premises.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, preparing detailed reports with recommendations as directed by your line manager.
• Assist with the preparation of various HSQE Awareness briefings, toolbox talks, alerts etc. in line with operational requirements.
• Attend meetings both internal and external to represent the HSQE team as appropriate.

Individual Accountability's:

• Take responsibility for maintaining the HSE standards.
• Provide recommendations and areas for improvement across company policies and procedures.
• Regularly conduct site visits to promote a presence, productivity, and expectations within Health & Safety across sites.

About You:

• Previous experience within the construction sector.
• NEBOSH general certificate, or equivalent CEnv, or equivalent.
• Effective communicator both written and verbal.
• Analytic skills to interpret detailed information and regulations.
• Proficient using Microsoft packages.
• Maintain a high standard of quality throughout work produced.

Benefits:

My client is prepared to offer a very attractive and comprehensive benefits package including a range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

For more information, please contact Claire Spiers at Fawkes & Reece (South) on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).