Overview

We are seeking a Health and Safety (H&S) Advisor with a construction bias to join our team and support our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. As an H&S Advisor, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining relationships with construction teams across the East Midlands region, promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations specific to the area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend control measures, with a focus on construction-specific risks in the East Midlands region.
• Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and best practices, tailored to the construction industry.
• Develop and deliver H&S training programs tailored to construction activities in the East Midlands to help educate employees on safe work practices specific to the region.
• Investigate construction-related accidents or near-miss incidents within the East Midlands region and collaborate with management to implement corrective actions.
• Provide expert advice on construction-specific H&S policies, procedures, and relevant legislation to ensure compliance with regional regulations in the East Midlands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the construction industry within the East Midlands to promote a proactive approach to health and safety in the workplace specific to the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting construction-specific risk assessments and site inspections within a similar role, specifically within the East Midlands region.
• In-depth knowledge of construction health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with construction workers at all levels.
• Relevant certification or qualifications in construction health and safety management, such as NEBOSH certification with a construction bias.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations for continuous improvement in H&S processes within the construction industry

Day-to-day

• Performing on-site risk assessments and inspections with a focus on construction activities in the East Midlands region.
• Collaborating with construction teams in the East Midlands to develop and deliver H&S training programs tailored to construction sites in the area.
• Engaging with construction workers to promote a positive safety culture within the construction industry
• Investigating and reporting on construction-related accidents or near-misses
• Reviewing and updating H&S policies and procedures to align with legislation and best practices in the construction sector

Package

• Competitive salary
• Car/allowance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities