Health and Safety Advisor
Health & Safety Advisor required in London
GVR Solutions are currently in the market for a Health and Safety Advisor to join one of our longest standing clients. As an award winning and leading contractor in their field they get involved in a range of projects in the Commercial, Aviation and Data centre sectors across London and the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
* Ensure the organization complies with all health and safety legislation.
* Producing and updating Construction Phase Plans.
* Perform regular risk assessments, produce method statements.
* Create site folders and prepare site boxes for projects.
* Carry out site safety inspections and recommend improvements based on findings.
* Compiling, creating and distributing Health & Safety Files upon completion of works.
* Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses and report RIDDOR reportable incidents as required.
* Act as a point of contact for health and safety-related issues to staff and contractors.
* Organise and conduct training sessions for employees on health and safety practice.
* Maintain records of safety inspections, risk assessments, and training sessions.
* Implement programs to promote workplace health and well-being.
* Approving Sub – Contractors and uploading and updating their Health & Safety documentation on the system.
* Ordering PPE / RPE and ensure stock levels are acceptable.
* Ensuring plant register is correct, updated and maintained, organising servicing/calibration of equipment at regular intervals when due.
* Updating SSIP information to keep accreditations up to date.
* Assisting with internal ISO45001 audits, as well as the annual external audit and ensuring company compliance.
* Attend monthly line managers meetings and report as per agenda.
Skills & Qualifications:
* NEBOSH National Construction Certificate (minimum)
* IOSH Tech (minimum)
* Construction or engineering background
* Good knowledge of applicable safety regulations
* Problem-solving, incident management, auditing, and analysis skills
* People management, training, presentation, and communication skills
* Project and change management skills
* Good communication skills in both written and spoken English
* Competent with Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
If you are interested in the Health and Safety Advisor position, please get in touch today