Health and Safety Advisor

Job Purpose

My client is a leading, civil engineering contractor who specialise in marine infrastructure works. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a H&S Advisor to join them on a permanent basis. The Health & Safety Advisor provides H&S support across the company, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving performance in operational and support functions through effective Health and Safety Management.

*This role is site-based and will cover several projects dotted across the South East.

Responsibilities

Work within the Integrated Management System, following company procedures, policies and instructions while keeping the QHSE Manager informed of progress.
Support the maintenance and development of the company's Integrated Management System and wider Health and Safety performance.
Monitor changes in legislation, maintain working knowledge of relevant requirements, and help ensure compliance across the company.
Carry out site inspections and audits, record non-conformances, and support their close-out with relevant managers.
Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis to support continual improvement.
Support the introduction of improved technology, techniques and procedures, and monitor resulting actions through to completion.Required qualifications, skills & experience

Up-to-date knowledge of QHSE legislation, best practice, and core health, safety and quality principles
Experience with Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001)
Strong report writing skills
Experience of site inspections and audits
Working knowledge of construction sites and work on or near inland and tidal water
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointQualifications:

NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
NEBOSH Environmental Management (desirable)
Site Environmental awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)
Working towards Chartership (desirable)
Full driving license
CSCS card