GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively in partnership with a well-respected, highly progressive Construction / Built Environment client, currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor, to join their construction Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Team in Newark, covering multiple sites across Notts & Lincolnshire.

Their in-house HSE team is approachable, flexible, adaptable & works closely with the site construction / build teams (Site Managers / Trades) to successfully deliver high value complex building projects (Industrial Warehouses & Factories, Commercial Offices / Office Blocks, Multi-purpose Complex's, Car Showrooms, Retail Parks, Superstores / Supermarkets, Car Parks, Sports & Leisure, Healthcare, Council / Government & more, across their highly varied build portfolio) ensuring a safe working environment for all trades professionals (own & sub-contract).

As the H&S professional you will be effectively supporting the wider build team & working closely with the Site Construction Managers, Project Managers & Construction Contracts Managers & wider Trades teams, dealing with routine safety matters (RAMS, toolbox talks, inductions, work permits, HSE processes & procedures policing etc.) working together with all the companies Construction professionals, to resolve HSE issues & to overcome any HSE challenges, by offering sound professional HSE advice, plus practical HSE solutions, supporting the Build processes at both pre-construction & live build stages, from phased build developments all the way to project completion / end using client handover.

The role also involves carrying out Health & Safety / Environmental inspections, along with incident investigations, site meetings, HSE reports, plus assisting with HSE audits (internal & external parties).

You will be a passionate & engaging H&S professional, who can achieve the H&S buy in from employees at all levels, from on the tool trades to SMT / Director level.

In this key H&S role you will be the advocate for high quality H&S operations, plus able to instil in the workforce that they are all key players in ensuring each & everyone's safety on site & that safety is something to be overlooked.

HSE Responsibilities:

* Providing professional thorough HSE instruction, practical advice & practical solutions on all health, safety & environmental matters, in accordance with the companies working policies, procedures, rules & regulations.

* Carrying out routine HSE site inspections & HSE audits (announced / unannounced).

* Carrying out incident investigations & resolving any issues as they arise.

* Providing regular HSE updates to the Senior Management Teams.

* Attending Construction phase / progress & HSE meetings, plus producing reports.

* Liaising with external HSE & Construction consultants as required.

* Delivering toolbox talks & producing RAMS

* Delivering Training H&S processes / procedures

Essential HSE Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

* NEBOSH Construction qualification

* IOSH beneficial

* Strong experience in a Construction / Built Environment Health & Safety advisory role, across various industry sectors & build types

* Complex build Construction site experience (Large Commercial / Industrial builds, of high value / significant capital expenditure £M's).

* Main Contractor experience.

* Strong in-depth knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.

* Understanding of COSHH.

* Experience carrying out HSE incident investigations.

* Role involves regular travel across the Peterborough / Cambridgeshire area (multi-sites).

* Ability to produce detailed risk assessments & method statements (RAMS).

* Ability to produce written HSE reports, HSE proposals & other HSE documents.

* Experienced in delivering H&S Training at varying levels.

* IT skills - must be proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Employee Benefits:

* Company Car or Car Allowance (potentially / negotiable DOE) + much more (to be discussed at interview).

This “employer of choice” offers real career development too, they are highly passionate about developing from within & growing their key staff members into their future Managers / Directors.

The role could suit someone working as: Health & Safety Manager, Health & Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Officer, H&S Advisor, H&SE Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, H&S Officer, H&SE Officer, SHEQ Officer, H&S Manager, H&SE Manager, SHEQ Manager, H&S Lead, H&SE Lead, SHEQ Lead or similar HSE / SHE roles within Construction.

Commute from Newark, Mansfield, Southwell, Radcliffe on Trent, Grantham, Lincoln, Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop and areas close to these locations with strong connections to the A1 / A46.

This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients construction sites, some hybrid working maybe available odd days too.

Interviews to take place immediately for the right calibre of H&S professional