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Project Health and Safety Advisor

  • Location: Sheffield
  • Salary: £45k - 55k per year + car/car allowance and benefits
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 1 year ago

  • Sector: Health and Safety
  • Contact: Chris Quinlan
  • Contact Email: chris.quinlan@anderselite.com
  • Contact Phone: 0113 242 0303
  • Expiry Date: 10 April 2023
  • Job Ref: 401209CQN

Project Health and Safety Advisor - Sheffield - major construction project - £45k-£55k+package dependent on qualifications and experience

Key responsibilities:-
•On a day to day basis provide guidance and advice to the project on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits/walkarounds
•To respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holders area of expertise, through discussion with the Project Manager and Head of Safety, and others where appropriate
•Undertaking risk assessments relating to SHE.
•Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that SHE is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified
•Assisting the business with the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards
•Undertaking ‘active’ monitoring of company projects using the monitoring system
•Highlighting areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
•Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement •Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary
•Assisting the SHE Manager in the preparation, review and updating of policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE
•Working with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement
•Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/ site visits
•Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

Qualifications/Experience
NEBOSH Construction/general cert (minimum)
NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired)
Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team
Providing proactive support to operational construction teams
Up to date knowledge of UK legislation
Relevant construction sector experience working for main contractors