Health & Safety Advisor

*** Knowledge of Fire Risk and DSEAR required ***

Somerset - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Salary Guide to £53,000 pa

Trevett Services are pleased to be representing a leading Facilities Management provider in their search for a Health and Safety Advisor for their key site in Somerset. The Health and Safety Advisor will specialise in Fire Risk and DSEAR works as well as carrying out H&S reviews, audits and assessments.

As the Health and Safety Advisor - specialising in Fire & DSEAR - you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide competent H&S, and Fire and DSEAR advice and support across the contract, maintaining LHUK Fire Safety strategy whilst promoting a positive fire safety culture across the estate. Although the FRA's are conducted by a 3rd party SME you will be involved in FRA's for project work where required.

Key Job Accountabilities:

* Provide technical advice on fire safety management at all levels to the Client, management, colleagues, and consultants.

* Review, interpret and update FRA and DSEAR action plans.

* Prepare FRAs for refurbishment projects and new buildings.

* Coordinate and ensure appropriate control measures are in place and tracked to ensure the safe delivery of the Fire Risk Assessment/DSEAR Risk Assessments conducted by SME.

* Attend meetings to present reports, provide guidance, and answer questions on all aspects of site safety.

* Conduct Investigations to establish root causes of incidents.

* Maintain knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulations.

* Act as the principal point of contact for petroleum licensing activities.

* Support the Business with fire insurance visits and consultations.

* Establish and maintain relationships with Fire and Rescue Services and LHUK Fire Service.

* Support the H&S team function.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

* Professional certifications in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety

* NEBOSH Fire Certificate,

* NEBOSH General Certificate.

* ABBE Level 3 certificate in Fire Risk Management with a background in Fire Safety Management.

* Experience with DSEAR/ATEX Risk Assessments

* Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments and inspections.

* Experience in Hazardous Area Classification

* Experience with the responsibility for carrying out DSEAR and Fire Risk Assessments.

Desirable:

* CFPA,

* GlfireE qualification or equivalent

* Membership of relevant bodies (e.g.lFE, IFSM, IOSH).

* Knowledge and experience dealing with petroleum licensing.

* NEBOSH Construction Certificate