Job Description
We are currently looking to speak with experienced Health & Safety Advisors to interview with a well known Civil Engineering, Groundworks & Rail Contractor based in London.
Reporting to the HSQE Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Management systems across site(s). Implementing and monitoring strategies that will promote development in the safety management system.
- Manage all aspects of the Health, Safety and Environmental systems for the Company including;
- Advising contract and site staff on risk assessments, method statements, task specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans and safety issues generally.
- Documentation and record keeping – management of Company close call reporting procedure.
- Site inspections and audits and the closure of non-conformances.
- Representing the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors.
- Co-ordination of safety measures with those other contractors, sub-contractors, clients, and safety representatives on the same project.
- Accident Investigation and reports – development of action plans to ensure incidents are not repeated.
- Communication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforce.
- Liaison with HSQE Director on relevant/overlapping issues.
- Develop and deliver in-house safety training programs / presentations
- Issue staff information as to changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, internal safety procedures applicable to the Company.
- Provide advice and guidance on CDM Regulations 2015
- Provide evidence of the proper insurances being in place, including, but not limited to Professional Indemnity insurance to the value of £250,000.
Key skills required:
Technical
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of Client Health Safety and Environmental requirements
- Good understanding of CDM 2015 – Roles and Responsibilities.
- NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalent
Managerial
- Ability to communicate with Directors, site staff and operatives to raise awareness and improve safety culture
- Proactively lead and manage the Company’s HSE Management policies, procedures and practices.
- Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities
- Ability to work in a pro-active, co-operative manner with client, contract and site staff to improve performance and minimise non-conformances on site
- Devise strategies to meet targets and to encourage best practice ensuring compliance with HSE legislation.
