HSE Advisor

Job Description

NES Fircroft are working on behalf of an industry leading Power Cabling client who require CV’s for review in preparation to fulfil the role of Health and Safety Advisor UK on their high profile cabling project.

Candidate Scope

The role will be a full-time site-based role as the project becomes more established. The role will be available on a Contract basis. For the correct, competent and suitable candidate, the role will be based on a 12-month renewable contract based on the project in Hawthorne Pit, Durham. The Advisor position will include departmental and project specific reporting lines to support the project.

Responsibilities

The role will focus on giving Health and Safety advice for the onshore installation activities performed by the business and its supporting contractors. The ideal candidate will be expected to demonstrate proactiveness through regular participation in site safety tours, audits, and attendance at the site health safety meetings ensuring the Business fulfil the role of Principal Contractor under the UK CDM Regulations.

Project Scope includes:

1. Site Establishment
2. Site demarcation fencing
3. Access roads/entrances onto construction easement
4. Trial Holes (Joint bay positions)
5. Topsoil strip
6. Construct Haul Roads
7. Construct Road / Ditch Crossings
8. Proving pits and access to HDD entry/exit excavations
9. Duct proving & cleaning and any associated remedials
10. Joint bay excavation
11. Ducts recleaned immediately prior to cable installation
12. Cable installation (Power & Fibre)
13. Cable jointing, splicing and associated progressive testing
14. Reinstatement and demarcation fencing removed
15. Demobilisation

Candidate Requirements

1. Nationally recognized certificate or equivalent in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, NVQ, NCRQ)
2. Hold a valid CSCS or CCNSG Card
3. At least 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety Advisor role
4. Hold an auditor qualification to ISO45001 Standard
5. Trained in accident incident investigation techniques including root cause analysis
6. Have active Continual Professional Development as a Health and Safety professional
7. Hold IOSH Membership
8. Previously held advisory positions on Renewable Energy, HVDC or Transmission Projects
9. Competent and proficient onshore civil and energy construction projects
10. Worked previously for a Principal Contractor under UK CDM Regulations
11. Fully conversant in UK Health and Safety Legislation
12. Proficient in ALARP Risk Management Principles
13. Comfortable writing project plans and procedures to manage health and safety
14. Must be customer facing, feel comfortable managing tier contractors and previously managing a small team
15. Must be proactive and self-motivated
16. Proficient in English and Microsoft Office
17. Must have the right to work in the UK

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.