Job Description
Job Role: Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Derby
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 + Benefits package
About the role:
Our client is looking to strengthen their SHEQ team with a Regional Health & Safety Advisor for their Severn Trent framework. Based in the Severn Trent region on various projects, you will be responsible for the day-to-day health and safety duties and contribute to the management and development of the regional safety strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Provide support to the project team to enable compliance with health and safety legislation and the implementation of HSE guidance and best practices.
2. Carry out systematic audits and inspections of construction sites to verify compliance with legislative requirements and health and safety management systems.
3. Monitor the satisfactory resolution of health and safety issues.
4. Investigate accidents and incidents to identify the root cause and learning points.
5. Assist the project team with the preparation of risk assessments and identification of suitable control measures as and when required.
6. Assist with the development and maintenance of safety-related documentation (e.g., manuals, procedures, guidance notes, and forms).
7. Liaise with clients, HSE Inspectors, and external assessors.
8. Sustain and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships with the site team.
9. Support the development of a positive health and safety culture within the project team.
About you:
1. Extensive experience in health and safety practice, ideally within the construction industry.
2. Knowledge of current and pending HSE Directives for health and safety.
3. Knowledge of current statutory health and safety law in the UK.
4. Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
5. Knowledge of good practice in construction (e.g., HSE guidance and approved codes of practice).
6. Knowledge and experience of ISO 45001 (or similar management systems).
7. Formal qualification in Occupational Safety and Health (e.g., NEBOSH Construction Certificate).
8. CSCS card or affiliated scheme (SHEA Water).
Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your health and safety career. Don’t miss your chance to join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact!