SHE Manager / Advisor
Health & Safety Advisor – Major Projects
Location: NW10
Employment Type: Contract
A leading contractor is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join the team on a major project. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in subcontractor operations, a hands-on approach to health and safety management, and the ability to influence and uphold a positive safety culture on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct proactive monitoring of site activities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
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Liaise directly with the client on health and safety concerns and provide professional guidance.
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Investigate incidents, log them using SafetyCulture, and provide actionable lessons learned and improvement strategies.
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Carry out weekly site inspections using YellowJacket.
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Recommend and support the closure of outstanding actions and observations.
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Report immediate safety issues, take appropriate actions including work stoppages where necessary, and provide positive interventions.
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Raise safety observations and ensure follow-up.
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Advise site teams on legal compliance and health and safety best practices.
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Lead bi-weekly Supervisor Safety meetings and attend relevant HS&S meetings.
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Participate in weekly site health and safety walks.
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Monitor best practices, incidents, and SHE data to drive improvements in methods and activities.
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Assess training needs and workforce performance regarding safety standards.
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Identify competency requirements for upcoming works.
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Support health and safety initiatives and assist with documentation and RAMS compliance.
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Act as a cultural leader on site, setting a visible example for safety excellence.
Requirements:
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Black or White CSCS card and NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
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Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally in a subcontractor environment.
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Proven ability to write RAMS and develop safe systems of work (not just review).
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Strong understanding of temporary works.
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Proficient in IT and safety reporting systems, with SafetyCulture experience essential.
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Familiarity with YellowJacket (used on Mace projects) is advantageous.
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Experience working on major projects; DC/MEP experience is beneficial