Health and Safety Advisor

Location  Southampton

Rate  Competitive

My client is currently in the market for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their team and work on a large Highways project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively promote Safety, Health and Environmental aspects leading and setting a good example to other employees and stakeholders.
• Work closely with the operational teams in carrying out their roles and SHE responsibilities.
• Provide timely and affective operational SHE support and advice to the business unit.
• Assist the operational teams in developing Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Support the operational teams in developing and reviews RAMS.
• Conduct regular and robust health and safety Inspections & Audits.
• Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported quickly and are also effectively investigated, contributing to Incident Review Boards and Incident Review Panels.
• Ensure operational compliance to approved SHE procedures.
• Ensure that all SHE reporting requirements are provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist Management teams in the development of health and safety related documents.
• Advise and assist in the identification of health and safety training requirements.
• Undertake and plan D&A Testing.

Key Accountabilities:

• To implement and comply with all legal requirements, Safety Management Systems, Client requirements and best practice.
• Ensure the Group is compliant with all SHE: statutory requirements, accredited processes and procedures, and contract specific requirements.
• Manage the reporting and review of SHE accidents / incidents on the contract.
• Support the assessment of staff to ensure capacity, capability and competency are maintained.
• Comply with HR policies, procedures, and Values.
• Ensure all new starters are inducted appropriately.

Essential:

• Previous highways project experience as a health and safety advisor is a must
• NEBOSH Certificate (preferably Construction) or equivalent.
• Membership of relevant professional institution (e.g., Tech IOSH or above).
• Environmental qualification (IEMA or equivalent).
• Auditing qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

This is a great opportunity but there will be a lot of competition for this position so if you are interested or know someone that is, please don t hesitate to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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