We are a family-led business with a turnover of £70 million and 220 employees, specialising in civil engineering projects across the UK.
Our diverse portfolio includes property development, plant hire, farming, and energy, ensuring financial stability.
We maintain a strong, supportive culture by investing in training and fostering a collaborative environment, enabling our team to deliver exceptional results while staying unified in our values and ambitions.
We are currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Specialist to join our Health & Safety Department.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day health and safety audits on site, general environmental, quality, and energy management.
* Perform regular site inspections and prepare reports of these inspections.
* Stop any unsafe working practices and raise the matter with site management.
* Be aware of the Company's Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Energy Management systems and procedures and to ensure their application as they relate to your area of responsibility.
* Assist in the preparation of safety plan format and updates.
* Assist the SHEQ Manager in carrying out the 6 monthly review of the SHEQ procedures and forms and ensure all changes made are incorporated into the SHEQ Management Manual and issued to all manual holders.
* Carry out drugs and alcohol testing on sites when instructed.
* Liaise with HSE, take part in discussions with bodies concerned with accident prevention and be aware of current recommended Codes of Practice and new safety literature.
* Attend safety meetings on site if required.
* Prepare and deliver toolbox talks on site if required.
* Attend Health & Safety meetings with the SHEQ Manager.
* Attend meetings with other company departments if required.
* Promote the safe conduct of work generally and distribute health and safety information to all relevant staff and operatives.
* Encourage communication between operatives and SHEQ Department/Management during toolbox talks and inspection visits to site.
* To attend training courses and seminars as required.
* Investigate minor site accidents and report as necessary.
* Production of method statements and risk assessments.
About You
* You must hold a NEBOSH Certificate.
* IOSH Certification is desirable.
* You should have experience in a similar role within the engineering or construction sectors.
* You must have strong IT knowledge and be able to operate MS packages like Excel.
* You must be an effective communicator, both written and verbal.
* You must possess good time management skills.
* You must be able to work diligently with minimal supervision.
* You must hold a valid and current UK driving licence.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary based on experience (£35,000 - £45,000 per annum).
* Company Pension.
* Private Medical Care.
* 34-days holiday entitlement.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to employee wellbeing services.