Health & Safety Advisor

Job Summary

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Adviser is responsible for supporting the Project Health and Safety Manager ensure the continued safety and health of personnel working on the project, stakeholders including members of the public through the provision of leadership, guidance and support compliant with legislation, client requirements and industry best practice.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid background in construction with marine experience.

Key Responsibilities

Providing support to the IERRT project team in the safe delivery of the contract through the implementation of the HSW Policy and IERRT HSW management plans and systems.
Assist in the production of HSMS site specific procedures/ arrangements and plans
Ensure project compliance with statutory legislation, contractual HSW requirements and industry best practice.
Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Actively promote behaviours key to a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
Support and carry out inspection and monitoring activities and effective use of the arising data.
Compile and report monthly KPIs and maintain the project HSW Dashboard, including providing monthly KPI data for reporting to HO.
Participate in developing and presenting inductions and training as required, and mentor other project staff members.
Assist/lead in investigations into accidents and incidents and root causes, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
Ensure that key HSW data including incident, monitoring, and audit findings are recorded in the appropriate management database and used to inform learning and drive forward improvement.
Assist the Head of HSW UK&I as required and support the business in the successful delivery of the annual HSW Strategy and Plan.
Visibly active both within the office and site environments
Assist with the capturing of lessons learned and the dissemination of the information through the creation of toolbox talks and HSW briefings.
Set a personal example of the behaviours that positively influence HSW attitudes

Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

Marine and general construction H&S knowledge
Understanding of working in Tier 2 COMAH zone
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels throughout the project.
Minimum NEBOSH Construction Certificate and demonstrate a level of experience relevant for the role. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of HSW Management in a Design and Build construction team.
Ability to influence both project team and key stakeholders.
A clear thinker with strong interpersonal skills
Understanding of Behaviour and its influence on Culture.
Understanding of Occupational Health
Experience of delivering training and conducting presentations
Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerBi, document control software

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status