Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Description:

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor - West Midlands (multi-site regional role) - £50k-£60k+car/car allowance and benefits - well established PC working on and providing health, safety and wellbeing support on  varied construction (building) schemes including schools, universities, student accommodation, industrial building.

Responsibilities & Duties will include:

Act as a role model in the approach to all safety, health related matters, thereby supporting the business in developing the culture within the project teams.
Participate and promote relevant Safety campaigns/initiatives.
Carry out incident/accident investigation and H&S inspections/audits.
Assist in the collection, monitoring and distribution of relevant Health & Safety information and accident statistics for internal and external reporting
Assist in training relating to company and client Safety procedures and practices.
Represent the company at H&S meetings and other events.
Assist with the review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements for operations.
Assist the project teams in reviewing sub-contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statement
Ensure project compliance with CDM 2015
Assist with the H&S support of project PQQs and tendering activities
It is essential that the jobholder is a focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and the initiative to succeed in this role.

The jobholder must possess

A sound working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and guidance (and their impact on day-to-day operational activities), gained from a role within a construction environment.
NEBOSH general/construction certificate
IOSH Environmental training – or equivalent
Experience in compiling project H&S plans and documentation
Strong IT Skills with the ability to utilise Microsoft office package.
Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence others at both an operational and management level.
A full clean driving license

Desirable

Experience in the the construction industry.
Experience of interfacing with external customers to ensure our employees adhere to their safety procedures, policies, and work practices to the full satisfaction of the client company.
A sound working knowledge in the application and monitoring of, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
HND / Degree in a relevant discipline and / or additional safety related qualifications or membership of relevant professional body