Health And Safety Advisor

Job DescriptionHealth & Safety AdvisorGalldris GroupLocation: Birmingham and Hs2 Trace, England, United KingdomAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our Hs2 team. To be considered, you will come from a Construction or Civil Engineering background. The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Management systems across site(s).Implementing and monitoring strategies that will promote development in the safety management system. A team player and problem solver who will work with the project delivery teams working collaboratively and proactively. A good communicator who will deal with Client H&S teams and management on a daily basis as well as our direct workforce and supply chain.This is a regional role covering a variety of construction projects within the Birmingham and Hs2 Trace region. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary.Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:Be an integral part of the Project Delivery team , helping to deliver accident and incident free projectsAdvising contract and site staff on content of risk assessments, method statements, task-specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans, and safety issues generallyChair Project level monthly HSEQ Forward Planning meeting, , conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections, ensure closure of non-conformances. Engage with staff and workforce while on projectsRepresenting the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors. Attend Project Pre-Start Meetings and Sub-Contractor Pre-Start MeetingsAccident Investigation and reports. Carry out with the Project Delivery Team and ensure improvement actions are identified and closed out. Produce relevant Safety Bulletins for company wide distributionCommunication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforceLiaison with HSQE Director or Head of Health and Safety – producing monthly Project summaries, assisting in Group procedure reviews. Attend weekly HSEQ review meetingAssist with development and deliver in-house safety training programs/presentationsIssue staff information as to changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, and internal safety procedures applicable to the CompanyKeep up to speed with client H&S Standards and Specifications and ensure that these are implemented at project levelDevise strategies to meet targets and encourage best practices ensuring compliance with HSE legislationUndertake other duties commensurate with the level of this positionComply with Company policies & proceduresExperience/Knowledge:Previous experience of Civil Engineering or construction projects – covering areas such as drainage / groundworks / structures / temporary works / Reinforced Concrete / earthworks / lifting operations etcKnowledge and understanding of statutory H&S and Environmental RegulationsKnowledge and understanding of Client Health Safety and Environmental requirementsGood understanding of CDM 2015 – Roles and ResponsibilitiesSkills:IT literateExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenAbility to raise awareness and improve safety cultureProactively lead and manage the HSE Management policies, procedures, and practicesAbility to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilitiesAbility to work in a pro-active, cooperative manner with client, contract, and site staff to improve performance and minimise non-conformances on siteQualifications:NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalentIOSH MembershipInterested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. We look forward to hearing from you.Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.Please note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.