Health & Safety Advisor

Edge Careers are working on behalf of our client that's looking to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Advisor.

Salary upto £50,000 Plus Package, dependant on experience. Company Car or Car Allowance and Fuel Card provided.

This is a well established Groundworks & Civils Contractor, due to continued growth with further project wins it’s become essential to add a further Health & Safety Advisor to their team. This is a business that has a well structured Health & Safety Team, that offers support and has highlighted continued plans for growth that can offer continued career progression.

I’m looking to speak with experienced Health & Safety Individuals that have worked within the Construction Sector, it would be beneficial to have a proven track record within Groundworks & Civils but not essential.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing multiple live projects and will typically cover a regional patch (West Midlands). So someone located within this area that’s used to a site based role, typically travelling within an hour and a half radius.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to senior management and subordinates on SHE issues.
• Attend pre-commencement meetings as requested to proactively contribute to the initial decisions made by the contract team.
• Provide assistance / advice to the organisation to enable statutory notices to be applied for when required.
• Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy.
• Plan site visits and audits including reporting and follow up actions.
• Identify training needs and deliver on site training including toolbox talks.
• Investigate accidents and incidents.
• Ensure Company compliance with CDM regulations and other relevant statutes.
• Bring to the attention of any Senior Contacts any serious breaches of Company policy, procedures and legislation.
• Promote a positive H&S Culture within the Company.

Requirements

• Proficient in First Aid techniques and emergency response protocols.
• Excellent report writing skills, capable of producing clear and concise documentation for internal use and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety in the workplace.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/ NEBOSH or other relevant qualification).
• Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor.
• Ability to work independently as well as contributing to team and company strategy.
• IT literate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full Driving Licence.

If you are passionate about creating a safe work environment and possess the necessary skills, we look forward to hearing from you to discuss further.