HSE Advisor
Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects.
They now have an exciting new opportunity for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join their Regional Scotland team on a significant £multi-million project in Peterhead.
This major infrastructure scheme includes HVDC and HVAC works, such as converter stations, a switching station, substations (400kV and 132kV), a new depot, and associated civil engineering works—earthworks, drainage, landscaping, access roads, and utilities.
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor will play a key role in ensuring the safe delivery of the project. They will provide efficient and effective advice, provide support and help to achieve their Zero Harm goals and uphold the highest safety standards for both the company and their client.
Responsibilities
Fully understand and support delivery of UK HSW Strategy.
Contribute to the implementation, delivery and review of the Zero Harm Action Plan and Sustainability Action plan at business and/or project level.
Support the delivery of the HS&W Key Performance Indicators at project & business level.
Support work winning teams with quality & innovative HSWS responses for bids,
proposals and PQQs.
Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events in
accordance with Group Standards and BMS requirements.
In conjunction with operational management complete a local and bespoke risk- based Service Level Agreement with each project which is kept under quarterly review.
Undertake regular site inspections as per project risk matrix.
Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned HS&W inspections which review project performance against the UK HSWS Regulatory. Framework & UK Business Management System (BMS) requirements.
Undertakes regular checks on Health and Safety Risk Management ensuring that
appropriate risks and opportunities have been identified and are being implemented
The individual
Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification). May
consider candidates with a certificate/qualification currently working towards one of these qualifications with relevant on-site experience.
Agree and complete high level security vetting for the initial project.
To have or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH.
Ability to influence and promote a positive HS&W culture.
Competence in incident investigation.
Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework & experience in HS&W Business Management Systems.
Ability to prepare formal written reports on HS&W topics.
Ability to undertake project planning and project management.
Demonstrates commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to customers and Balfour Beatty.
Broad experience of complex construction and civils project.
Ability to engage and converse at all levels.
Full UK driving license