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Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor UK

Reports to

Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Manager.

Location

The Company’s construction sites throughout the UK

Summary of role

The Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor is primarily responsible for co-ordinating and implementing the Safety, Health and Environmental aspects of the Company’s integrated management system. The post holder will also assist internally with the provision of Safety, Health and Environmental advice and guidance.

Job description

  • Promote a positive Safety, Health & Environmental culture throughout the company and supply chain. Contribute to the Company’s Safety, Health & Environmental commitments in the highlighting and promoting of best practice.
  • Ensure Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Plans and programme deliverables are in place prior to the commencement of the project and throughout the duration of the project.
  • Monitor and review regular site performance through inspections and audits, including assessment of all Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring Company policies and procedures are implemented appropriately. Recording any findings, highlighting any areas for improvement as well as any required modification to existing policies or procedures.
  • Assist and participate in the highlighting of health-related risks and training on site, reviewing all high-risk operations on site.
  • Agree remedial action with site management on any non-conformance and carry out follow up review to ensure the appropriate implementation has taken place.
  • Ensure C.O.S.H.H. Registers are maintained on site.
  • Advise and when requested assist the Site Management Teams with best practice in the implementation of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
  • Coordinate monthly Safety, Health and Environmental meetings (project specific).
  • Assist and participate in the delivery of Safety, Health and Environmental toolbox talks and bespoke training on site.
  • Assist with external audits and inspections.
  • Ensure full implementation of the Company’s Incident and Complaint Reporting Procedure.
  • Liaise with the Health & Safety Executive and represent the Company at relevant external forums.
  • Ensure the implications of changes in legislation and environmental, safety management techniques are communicated and implemented throughout the Company and Supply Chain.
  • Participate in pre-tender submissions and interviews as required.
  • Collate assigned project End of Contract Environmental and Health & Safety documentation.
  • Liaise with the Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Manager on Annual Policy and Management System review.
  • Fulfil the role of mentor as and when required.
  • Maintain relevant quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with the Company’s Integrated Management System.
  • Continually develop knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental to enhance the business and fulfil company CPD requirements.
  • Undertake all training and development activities as required.
  • Attend Industry dinners, functions, seminars etc., as required on behalf of the Company.
  • Contribute to the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with Gilbert-Ash’s Way of Working.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of this role.

Person specification

Required Experience:

  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, including the carrying out of Risk Management, Site Inspections and Investigations.
  • Recent and ongoing experience conducting and presenting training inclusive of Safety, Health and Environmental topics.
  • Preparing and presenting reports to management.

Desirable Experience:

  • Relevant technical knowledge on Temporary Works, Cranes, Traffic Management, Fire Provisions, High Risk Activities and Environmental Awareness.
  • Working knowledge of construction methods and techniques.
  • Previous experience in providing information for tender submission.

Required Education:

  • Educated to Degree level or HNC/D or BTEC in a relevant area or candidates with a substantial amount of industry experience.
  • CSR Card, CSCS Card or Solas Safe Pass (ROI).
  • NEEBOSH Construction.
  • Recognised First Aid at Work qualification.

Desirable Education:

  • Project management qualification.
  • IOSH Status or IIRSM.
  • NEEBOSH Fire.
  • Appointed Persons for Cranes.
  • Temporary Works.
  • Scaffolding Inspection CISRS accredited course.
  • BREEAM Awareness.
  • Mental Health First Aid qualification.

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to carry out an effective training module.
  • Leadership Skills.
  • Ability to create and maintain good working relationships.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Proven trouble shooting skills.
  • Ability to manage and motivate workforce at all levels.
  • Excellent written and oral skills.
  • Good working knowledge in IT such as Microsoft Suite, Gateway and Safety, Health and Environmental systems.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills.

Other:

  • Eligibility to work within the UK and ROI.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Flexibility to work away from home for periods of time.
  • DBS clearance.