Job Purpose
The Health & Safety Advisor will provide H&S support to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements & to facilitate the improved performance of both the operational & support functions by applying Health and Safety Management principles.
Responsibilities
* Work to and within the company Integrated Management System, including company procedures, policies and instructions whilst regularly communicating progress with the QHSE manager.
* Assist the QHSE Manager in maintaining & developing the company’s Integrated Management System.
* Support to drive the company’s Health and Safety performance by ensuring continual improvement.
* To assist the QHSE Manager in monitoring any changes in legislation that may impact on the company.
* Ensure all HSE legislation and rules are followed.
* Maintain a working knowledge of all related legislation.
* Undertake site inspections & audits.
* Record non-conformances & circulate on a prescribed format to the relevant managers and assist in their closure.
* Assist in incident investigations with root cause analysis to enable continual improvement implementation.
* Assist the QHSE Manager wherever possible in introducing new technology, techniques, or procedures as necessary to continuously improve Health and Safety performance.
* Monitoring improvement actions to ensure they are implemented.
* Monitor action close out to ensure implementation and report as required.
Required qualifications, skills & experience
Skills & Knowledge
* Robust & up to date knowledge & understanding of QHSE legislation & best practice
* Knowledge of core health safety and quality principles & regulations
* Report writing
* Knowledge, understanding and application of construction sites & working on or near water (inland & tidal)
Experience
* Experience of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001), Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO45001)
* Site inspections and audits
* Working knowledge & understanding of construction sites & working on or near water
Technology skills
* Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Qualifications
* NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
* NEBOSH Environmental Management (desirable)
* Site Environmental awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)
* Working towards Chartership (desirable)
* Full driving license
* CSCS card
The company may, from time to time, require you to undertake duties other than those outlined in this job description and/or to undertake work in other departments/sites to meet customer demands. Any changes to this job description will be discussed and agreed with you
Salary description
£43000.00 - £48000.00 per year