Health & Safety Advisor – Construction Interiors Contractor

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Health & Safety Advisor – Construction Interiors Contractor

* c£35k – £50k 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