Health & Safety Advisor

<p><strong>Health &amp; Safety Advisor</strong><br /><strong>Permanent</strong></p> <p></p> <p>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health &amp; Safety Advisor to join our client&#8217;s construction team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing health and safety across our business, with a strong emphasis on fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.</p> <p>This role is ideal for a health and safety professional with a background in construction or civil engineering. The Health &amp; Safety Advisor will work closely with the team to maintain and enhance the company&rsquo;s safety management system, engage with the workforce, conduct inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Conduct accident investigations, site inspections, risk assessments, and site health and safety inductions for all new starters, maintaining accurate records related to health and safety.</li> <li>Set up of new sites, including all relevant paperwork, F10 notification and CDM requirements.</li> <li>Report findings from site inspections, identifying areas where risk improvements can be made.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, staying updated with UK regulations and standards.</li> <li>Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the occupational health and safety management system.</li> <li>Promote increased awareness of company and client safety improvements through workplace campaigns.</li> <li>Positively influence the reduction of health and safety risks by supporting risk assessment activities.</li> </ul> <p>Key Objectives:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement risk improvement action plans to drive operational safety improvements.</li> <li>Engage directly with the workforce to promote a proactive safety culture.</li> <li>Assist in managing and improving the company&rsquo;s safety management system.</li> <li>Deliver safety coaching and training to enhance the organisation&rsquo;s safety performance.</li> <li>Ensure the effective implementation of safe systems of work and monitor their compliance.</li> </ul> <p>Key Skills and Attributes:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate effectively with colleagues.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.</li> <li>Genuine interest in health and safety, with a commitment to fostering a positive safety culture.</li> <li>Problem-solving abilities, with a strong understanding of safety systems.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.</li> <li>Competence in hazard identification and risk control measures.</li> <li>Ability to deliver engaging and informative safety coaching and training sessions.</li> </ul> <p>Qualifications and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in health and safety within the construction or civil engineering industry.</li> <li>Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety regulations.</li> <li>Experience conducting accident investigations, risk assessments, and safety inspections.</li> </ul>