Health and Safety Advisor - Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom - ITS (Southampton) Ltd

Description

• Candidate required: Health and Safety Advisor Civil Engineering/Construction
• Job Type: Permanent
• Start date : Immediate
• Industry: Construction professionals South
• Location: Southampton or Portsmouth
• Salary & package dependant on experience: GBPDOE + Package

The role & about the client: On behalf of our client, ITS Building People (Southampton) are searching for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor with a Civil Engineering or Construction background. This is the perfect role for an experienced health and safety professional, with relevant industry experience, who enjoys sharing their expertise and driving Health and Safety.

. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure strict compliance with relevant UK legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive site RAMS.
• Conduct site visits as needed.
• Perform regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and formulate strategies to mitigate risks.
• Establish and maintain incident reporting systems, conduct accident investigations, and provide recommendations for preventing future incidents.
• Manage and supervise safety training for all contractors, ensuring their proper accreditations for on-site work.
• Stay abreast of UK health and safety standards, ensuring staff compliance.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conducting drills for a swift and effective response to emergencies.
• Collaborate with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies to uphold and renew necessary accreditations, such as Constructionline ISO 45001 & 9001.
• Develop, update, and communicate safety policies and procedures, ensuring comprehensive understanding and adherence by all employees/subcontractors.
• Investigate and report on all incidents, accidents, and near misses, implementing timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all safety-related activities, incidents, inspections, and training programs.

Essential Qualifications/ experience required/ specific requirements for the role :

• Minimum of 5 years of Health and Safety experience.

• Experience within the Construction industry, preferably Civil Engineering
• NEBOSH Certification.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislations and regulations.
• Sound understanding of business management systems, including relevant Standards (e.g., ISO 14001, 45001 &
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT.
• Full UK driving license.

Training/Progression opportunities:

• Opportunities to progress within the Health and Safety team

How to apply: Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence or contact the office on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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