HSEQ Advisor

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with six operating divisions: Construction, Retail, Fit Out, Small Works, Maintenance, and Manufactured Joinery. We employ over 220 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

Due to the continued growth of the Company, we are looking to add an HSEQ Advisor to the team. We ideally are looking for a candidate with main contractor HS&E experience and a knowledge of Quality Management.

It is essential you hold a full UK driving license for this position.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Assist with the development and implementation of the HSEQ Management System to ensure it continues to meet the requirements of ISO45001 / ISO9001 / ISO14001.
2. Assist Site Management with advance planning with respect to Quality, Site Set-Up, Welfare, Traffic Management, and general HSEQ issues.
3. Assist Site Management to procure, review and revise Clark Contracts and Sub-Contractor ITP's, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and COSHH Assessments in line with the Project Programme.
4. Review HSEQ Practices on site to ensure compliance with Quality Plans, approved Safe Systems of Work and take action, as required, where this is not the case.
5. Provide practical advice and assistance in the development, review and maintenance of Construction Phase Plans which include quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
6. Investigate all accidents, near misses or dangerous occurrences and pollution incidents, as directed by the HSEQ Manager and feed back the results to the project teams.
7. Communicate correct interpretation of Company Policies, Legislation, Codes of Practice and quality requirements to the satisfaction of all parties.
8. Assist in the training of Staff, Operatives, and Sub-Contractors at all levels on HSEQ matters.
9. Carry out specific assignments as requested by the Company Directors or the HSEQ Manager.
10. Deputise for other HSEQ Advisors in their absence in relation to project issues, as directed.

Candidate

1. Knowledge of the HSEQ function through experience and training. We are particularly interested in those with a broad knowledge of HSE & Q.
2. Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards this.
3. HSEQ knowledge and how it applies to the workplace.
4. IT Literate (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
5. An eye for detail.
6. Ability to prioritise and organise workload and work to deadlines.
7. Self-motivated individual.
8. Can maintain confidentiality.
9. Hardworking and a questioning mind.

This is a full-time, permanent position and the successful candidate can be based from our Paisley or Edinburgh office, although travelling to sites across the country will be required due to the nature of the role.