Health and Safety Advisor

Regional Health and Safety Advisor | Hertfordshire-based with agile/home working and site visits.

A huge opportunity for an up-and-coming health and safety professional to make a difference for a company striving to be an SME market leader in construction. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will support and implement health and safety across various sites.

You have the opportunity to steer and manage H&S policy and operations for this company.

The role involves working from home, the office, and travelling to sites in Bedfordshire and the surrounding area, so you must have a full UK driver’s license and appreciate that some travel is involved but is not excessive. You should have a minimum of 4 years of experience within a construction health and safety role, and hold a NEBOSH construction certificate or similar, with a good understanding of relevant SHEQ legislation and industry standards.

Salary is up to £52,000 + car depending on experience, with the ability to work flexibly and with autonomy.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the development and ongoing review of the Health and Safety of each site

• Advise the site teams in the interpretation, guidance and advice on the application of the SHE management systems

• Undertake site inspections and attend Site Review Meetings.

• Provide support with the identification and management of SHE risks, issues and opportunities

People

• Manage availability to the various sites to ensure that the right level of governance and support is provided.

• Align to current thinking on H&S practice and up-to-date knowledge on current SHE Legislation & Best Practice

• Proactive, engaging and positive attitude to the promotion of SHE excellence