Melior Associates

Melior Associates have been engaged to help recruit a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, for a independent construction/civil engineering group in Southampton. This person will take the lead of all SHEQ matters, reporting to the Construction Director. The company has a strong H&S safety culture and have had: Zero reportable incidents or accidents in last 5 years Zero Improvement or Prohibition notices in last 5 years Zero AFR in last 5 years Job Purpose To be a focal point within the business for professional and consistent advice on Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters Neither a policing role nor a remote subject matter expert the Advisor would need to build strong links with operational teams, so they are actively engaged in supporting delivery. Seen as a role model who embodies the right behaviours the SHEQ Advisor would be able to aide operational teams, including supply chain partners, whilst taking a practical approach to understand operational constraints and work with teams to achieve the right outcome. The Advisor will conduct regular inspections to measure the Company s performance/compliance against the Business Management System and to promote best practice. Leading investigations the Advisor will need to be impartial in fact finding and confident in presenting to senior managers and clients. Key Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities Role Management Work proactively with all employees, clients and supply chain to establish and maintain safe systems and places of work. Support and advise in the production of key documents for example, Construction Phase Plans, Environmental management plans, Risk Assessments and Works Package Plans. Carry out regular site inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of the business management systems and procedures, producing detailed reports to the Construction Director. Leading investigations of accidents, incidents, close calls and non-conformances ensuring lessons learnt are implemented and remain effective Promote the reporting of close calls and positive interventions, monitor trends and ensure close out of actions. Provide support to the Contracts Manager and Heads of Department to ensure all risks and environmental impacts are considered at the planning stage Attend Client forums, workshops, Close Call meetings and promote best practice Liaise with Client counterparts and representatives, work with them to ensure required standards are met and provide professional advice if required. Support drafting of Tool Box Talks and Safety Alerts. Ensuring compliance with current health, safety and environmental legislation, industry and company standards and approved codes of practice, including Sector Schemes. Participate in the promotion of SHEQ programmes and schemes that we or our clients run and disseminate / develop this information Role Leadership Set an example using innovative ideas and providing support to your peers Ability to manage changing workload and conflicting priorities Manage and drive individual performance Confidence to challenge and work with teams to overcome conflicting demands Promote values across the company & be a role model. Qualifications/Training Essential: NEBOSH Certificate Environmental Awareness Training Investigation Training Appropriate CSCS Card Full Driving Licence Desirable: Auditor Training IEMA Qualification Technical Skills and Experience Minimum of 2-years experience in construction/civil H&S role Previous experience of working with management systems, policy s and procedure s Be confident in leading investigations and effective report writing Good knowledge of a wide range of SHEQ current best practice. Be a confident and engaging individual, who can motivate others and who has strong influencing skills Demonstrate a high-level commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace Demonstrate creativity, initiative, diplomacy, resourcefulness and resilience, in a demanding and fast-paced environment Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel and Word. Well-developed written communication skills with excellent ability to maintain confidentiality. On offer is a great overall package which includes a fully expensed company car or car allowance (With fuel card) and all the essentials, but also annual pay increases, annual bonus, and several other social perks. For further details please get in touch with Tristan Prior

Project Manager Locations: Salisbury, Andover & Basingstoke Salary: 80k - 95k + Excellent Package Job Type: Permanent A leading Tier 1 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join its established team, delivering high-quality construction projects across the Salisbury, Andover and Basingstoke areas. With an outstanding reputation for delivering projects valued between 15m and 30m , this contractor operates across a range of sectors and is recognised for consistently delivering complex schemes to the highest standards. They are equally committed to developing their people, offering genuine career progression, promoting from within, and maintaining an excellent staff retention rate. This opportunity would suit an established Project Manager who is confident taking full ownership of a project from start to finish. You will have the autonomy to lead your scheme, managing the programme, commercial performance, quality, health and safety, and client relationships, with support from the Contracts Manager when required. This is a long-term opportunity with a business that values its employees, rewards performance, and provides the stability and support to build a successful career.

THE ROLE: ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR THE COMPANY: I am currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected Tier 1 Main Contractor with an outstanding reputation across the South Coast. The business has built a strong name for delivering high-quality construction projects, from medium-sized developments through to some of the region's largest and most recognisable schemes, with current project values reaching up to 60 million. With a regional turnover in excess of 120 million, they have the financial strength and project pipeline of a major contractor, while retaining the close-knit culture and strong team environment that has resulted in exceptionally low staff turnover across the region. Their success is built around the quality of their people, and they have developed one of the strongest training and career development programmes in the UK construction industry. Internal promotion is actively encouraged, with many senior members of the business having progressed through the organisation themselves. THE OPPORTUNITY Due to a combination of an upcoming retirement and several internal promotions, an excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Estimator to join their established pre-construction team. This is an opportunity to join a business at an exciting point in its growth, working alongside an experienced estimating team and gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects. The role would suit an Assistant Estimator currently working for a main contractor who is ready to take the next step in their career, or an Estimator working for a specialist contractor who is looking to make the move into main contracting. Importantly, this is not simply a role to fill a vacancy. The company is looking for someone they can invest in and develop over the long term, with a clear pathway towards becoming a fully-fledged Estimator and progressing further within the business. THE ROLE: Working as part of the estimating team, you will be involved in the preparation of tenders and estimates across a variety of construction projects. You will work closely with the wider commercial and pre-construction teams, gaining valuable experience across the full estimating process. You will have the opportunity to: Assist with the preparation of tenders and detailed estimates. Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations. Assist with take-offs, pricing and cost analysis. Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and the wider project team. Develop your understanding of construction costs and commercial risk. Work towards taking responsibility for your own tenders as your experience develops. THE CANDIDATE The company is open to candidates from a number of backgrounds. You may currently be: An Assistant Estimator within a main contractor looking to progress. An Estimator with a specialist subcontractor looking to move into main contracting. A construction professional with relevant commercial experience who is looking to develop a career in estimating. You will ideally have experience within the construction industry and a genuine desire to develop your estimating career. More importantly, you will need to be driven, commercially aware and keen to learn. WHY JOIN? This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who is serious about building a long-term career in estimating. You will be joining an established Tier 1 contractor with a strong order book, major projects, excellent staff retention and a proven track record of developing people from within. If you are looking for a company that will invest in your development, give you exposure to major construction projects and provide a genuine opportunity for career progression, I would be very interested in speaking with you.