Safety advisors

Location – North Acton

Rate – Competitive

Duration: On going project

My client is currently in the market for three experienced Health and Safety Advisors to join their team and work on a large tunnelling and heavy civils project.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively promote Safety, Health and Environmental aspects leading and setting a good example to other employees and stakeholders.
• Work closely with the operational teams in carrying out their roles and SHE responsibilities.
• Provide timely and affective operational SHE support and advice to the business unit.
• Assist the operational teams in developing Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Support the operational teams in developing and reviews RAMS.
• Conduct regular and robust health and safety Inspections & Audits.
• Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported quickly and are also effectively investigated, contributing to Incident Review Boards and Incident Review Panels.
• Ensure operational compliance to approved SHE procedures.
• Ensure that all SHE reporting requirements are provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist Management teams in the development of health and safety related documents.
• Advise and assist in the identification of health and safety training requirements.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold NEBOSH qualification.
• Must have experience working on site.
• To implement and comply with all legal requirements, Safety Management Systems, Client requirements and best practice.
• Ensure the Group is compliant with all SHE: statutory requirements, accredited processes and procedures, and contract specific requirements.
• Manage the reporting and review of SHE accidents / incidents on the contract.
• Comply with HR policies, procedures, and Values.
• Ensure all new starters are inducted appropriately.

ESSENTIAL:

• Previous tunnelling and heavy civils project experience as a health and safety advisor is a must!
• NEBOSH Certificate is a must.
• Membership of relevant professional institution (e.g., Tech IOSH or above).
• Environmental qualification (IEMA or equivalent).
• Auditing qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply with an updated copy of your CV.

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