Senior Health and Safety Advisor - Winchester, Hampshire (covering projects across the South) - civil engineering/infrastructure projects - £55-£65k+package
Excellent opportunity for a Health and Safety professional with construction experience to join a well-established civil engineering contractor with operations across the UK. Covering their Southern region (south of the M25), this multisite Health and Safety role offers a chance to progress into management.
Key Responsibilities
1. On a day-to-day basis, provide guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits.
2. Respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holder's area of expertise, through discussion with the SHE Manager and others where appropriate.
3. Undertake risk assessments relating to SHE.
4. Proactively work with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that SHE is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified.
5. Assist the business with the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards.
6. Undertake ‘active’ monitoring of company projects using the monitoring system.
7. Highlight areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
8. Investigate incidents and produce detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement.
9. Liaise with enforcing authorities as necessary.
10. Assist the SHE Manager in the preparation, review, and updating of policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE.
11. Work with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement.
12. Keep up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant websites/site visits.
13. Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.
Qualifications/Experience
1. NEBOSH Construction/general cert (minimum).
2. NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired).
3. Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team.
4. Providing proactive support to operational business units.
5. Up-to-date knowledge of UK legislation in relation to SHE.
6. Relevant construction sector experience, ideally in general civil engineering, water infrastructure, or highways.
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