Project SHE Advisor

Our Client is a leading UK wide Building and Civils main contractor with over 40 years’ experience. We are looking to source an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with sound knowledge of construction methods, safety, health and environmental legislation, and processes and procedures. Reporting to the SHE Director and Head of H&S (Civil Engineering), the successful candidate will provide help and advice and provide review and support for improvements to the existing SHE procedures. The post holder should have a proactive and enthusiastic attitude and be able to interact with the site teams, various business units and the Client’s teams to ensure effective relationships are established. This is a significant role within the Company as we continue to endeavour to keep the workforce free from injury and ill health, help the Company meet our agreed objectives and targets, and ensure improvements to our current systems which provide ongoing compliance with current H&S and Environmental legislation This is a permanent role, and the package will be between £45k - £55k + package to include accommodation and more. The SHE Advisor shall: * Provide support, advice, and guidance to the Project Management team on SHE matters * Conduct site health, safety & environmental compliance, and behavioural/ cultural audits * Investigate accidents, incidents, and high potential observations * Assist with and/or deliver relevant training programmes * Deliver induction programmes, tool-box talks and briefings if required * Review relevant company and subcontractor’s paperwork, including existing procedures and forms * Prepare information for regular site bulletins * Prepare legislation updates and advisory memos for the site management team and operatives * Assist in the preparation and updating of construction phase plans, method statements and risk assessments * Assist in the preparation and updating of environment management plans and site waste management plans * Be instrumental in encouraging observation reporting * Attend and represent the company at relevant industry forums * Lead by example In addition, from time to time the post holder may be required to: * Assist with responses to PQQ, Bid, and tender questions, and * Assist with applications for waste exemptions, consents, licences, etc Essential candidate criteria * Formal H&S qualification e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate / Construction Certificate as a minimum * Holder of CSCS / CSR / Safepass card or proven equivalent * Preferably a member of a professional association (IOSH/ IIRSM/ APS or equivalent at Grad or Associate as a minimum) * Demonstrable knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation for the region * Sound understanding of construction processes – especially civil engineering * Minimum of three years’ dedicated H&S experience in construction or construction related discipline * Preferably a formal Environmental qualification e.g. IEMA or equivalent * Understanding of environmental legislation for the region * Demonstrate strong communication, numeracy and literacy skill * Awareness and familiarisation with the relevant management standards (18001 / 14001/ HSG65 / etc) * Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel * Awareness of behavioural safety approaches to successful H&S management For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Stephen Nugent at CSR on (phone number removed). Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below. Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients