An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join our team to ensure that the business meets all health, safety and compliance requirements across a number of contract sites throughout the country.
About the Role - Key responsibilities include:
* Carrying out construction site specific risk assessments and generate site specific method statements (RAMS) in accordance with our policies and procedures.
* Carrying out construction site inspections/audits in accordance with Omega PLC’s construction sites inspection rota, policies and procedures.
* Work closely and collaboratively with Site Management to ensure the safe delivery and installation of our product onto/into site.
* Ensure all working practices undertaken by Omega PLC construction employees and third-party contractors are safe and comply with current legislation.
* Providing HSE advice together with appropriate and accurate documentation.
* The provision, or arranging of training for Omega Plc construction employees or sub-contractors as required.
* Produce and distribute toolbox talks or safety notifications as required to Omega PLC construction managers. ensuring a timely submission on a monthly basis to relevant managers.
* Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation together withy any developments that affect the Construction Industry.
* Producing management reports - including weekly and daily updates as required.
* Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, working at height and occupational diseases.
* Manage, maintain or produce policies and procedures relating to health, safety and environment for Omega PLC’s construction department.
* Manage Omega PLC’s contractor and employee training and competency data base to ensure the system is up to date at all times.
* Manage and maintain Omega PLC’s construction certifications and memberships and ensure membership is maintained.
* Assisting/advise on the completion of Contract tender queries/documentation (H&S and environment issues).
* Investigating accidents on site relating to the business and our sub-contract personnel.
* Act as the primary contact for construction related HSE issues in relation to all clients or clients’ representatives.
Qualifications - Applicants for the role must possess the following:
* Have obtained or working towards NEBOSH diploma or equivalent.
* Must hold NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
* Proven experience in a similar construction H&S role.
* CSCS card holder - either Manager or relevant construction qualification card.
* Proven ability and experience of writing RAMS for construction works.
* Wide and current knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
* Ability to develop working relationships with a wide range of people.
* Good presentation skills.
* Strong influencing skills – able to convince managers of the need to implement and maintain safety standards that may compromise speed or efficiency.
* The ability to understand and analyse complex information and present it simply and accurately.
* PC literate – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to an intermediate standard.
* Attention to detail.
* A flexible approach to work.
* Good organisational and planning skills.
* The ability to manage a varied and geographically spread workload.
* Full clean driving licence.
Competitive salary and benefits package.