Health & Safety Advisor - Construction Interiors Contractor

Health & Safety Advisor Construction Interiors Contractor

• c£45k - £55k Dependent on Relevant Experience
• Additional Benefits
• Hybrid Working Options

The Company

My client is specialises in Commercial construction projects, predominantly Interior Fit-Out & Refurbishment working with blue chip clients in the public and private sector creating workplaces and environments that enhance their client s business processes.

The Health & Safety Advisor Role:

The role offers a wide range of support to site, suppliers and colleagues in regard to all aspects of Health & Safety, and is instrumental in maintaining an exceptional safety record. Working with the HSE Manager, the role offers real growth potential and an ability to make a massive difference to project deliveries. Ideally you will have experience in health and safety within construction industry, ideally including fit-out and built environment experience.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop, review and update project and company risk assessments.
• Attend sites, carry out and issue regular health and safety audits.
• Review construction phase plans and associated compliance documentation for pre-contract and post-contract submission.
• Provide health and safety advice directly to clients from time to time.
• Advise subcontractors on the suitability of their RAMS / SSOWs and ensure the completion of the approval process through regular audit.
• Assist the SHE Manager in the setting of Company H&S targets and objectives.
• Implement and assess the effectiveness of behavioural safety initiatives to ensure they are compatible with business operations.
• Support the annual submission for the RoSPA safety award entry.
• Attend and investigate accidents and incidents (as required) and develop investigation paperwork.
• Construct and deliver high-quality reports in relation to accidents and incidents (as required).
• Liaise with HSE / Enforcing Authorities (if required).
• Assist Compliance Manager with ISO re-audits (bi-annually).

The Successful Health & Safety Advisor:

• NEBOSH Qualifications Desirable

• Background experience in health and safety within construction industry.
• High degree of knowledge and understanding of the current CDM Regulations.
• Knowledge of temporary works procedures.
• Experience of advising on asbestos management.
• Show up to date knowledge of technical developments in legislation and in risk management / health and safety issues.
• Experience in providing advice and support to business in design risk avoidance & ongoing risk management.
• Interest in providing advice and support to Pre-con team to assist with tenders and gathering pre-construction information.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Ability to produce clear, high-quality verbal and written reports.
• Ability to plan and manage time / tasks / priorities to tight deadlines.
• Able to show knowledge, resilience and confidence in confrontational situations.
• Able to cope with peaks and troughs in workload.