Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: M5 Salford Greater Manchester
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Health & Safety Specialist
Based across the North West, North East & The Midlands
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our team. The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Management systems across various sites.
Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:
* Brief site staff on the content of risk assessments, method statements, task-specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans, and general safety issues.
* Conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections and site briefings. Engage with staff and workforce while on projects.
* Represent the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors. Attend Project Pre-Start Meetings and Sub-Contractor Pre-Start Meetings
* Assist with Accident Investigation and reports. Work with the Delivery Teams and ensure improvement actions are identified and closed out.
* Help produce relevant Safety Bulletins for company wide distribution.
* Communication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforce
* Liaison with HSQE Director– producing monthly Project summaries, assisting in Group procedure reviews. Attend weekly HSEQ review meeting.
* Assist with the development and delivery of in-house safety training programs/presentations.
* Issue information to staff such as changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, and face-to-face briefings.
* Provide advice and guidance on CDM Regulations 2015
* Help devise strategies to meet targets and encourage best practices ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.
* Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position.
* Comply with Company policies & procedures.
Experience required:
* NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalent desirable
* Knowledge and understanding of statutory H&S and Environmental Regulations desirable.
* Knowledge and understanding of Client Health Safety and Environmental requirements.
* An understanding of CDM 2015
* IT literate
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture
* Proactively lead and manage the HSE Management policies, procedures, and practices
* Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities
* Ability to work in a pro-active, cooperative manner with client, contract, and site staff to improve performance and minimise non-conformances on site
If this is of interest please apply with the most update to date copy of your CV and one of the team will be in touch