Health & Safety Advisor

Recruit4Staff are proud to be represent their client, an internationally renowned construction & civil engineering company in their search for a Heath & Safety Advisor to work on their newly awarded contract in the North Wales area
For the successful Health & Safety Advisor our client is offering:

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on experience & skillset)
Days Position: Monday to Friday
Permanent position
Company car or car allowance
Pension with up to 8% contribution from the client
25 days holiday + Bank holidays
Accommodation provided and allowances paid for
The Role - Health & Safety Advisor

Working with Project teams to ensure the highest standards of health & safety are met on Project sites
Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced
Outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards
Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented
Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation
Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy
Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks
Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements
Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers
Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry
Cooperate fully with IOSH and abide by its Charter, Byelaws and Regulations
What our client is looking for in a Health & Safety Advisor

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ 5 in Occupational Safety and Health (Preferred)
NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate ESSENTIAL
Previous Tunnelling experience - ESSENTIAL
Previous on site experience in a Civil Engineering/Construction ESSENTIAL
Experience of Environmental Management in a construction environment BENEFICIAL
An excellent understanding of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Risk Management, legislation and industry standards
Have knowledge of different environments such as working at height, confined spaces and arrangement of equipment plus knowledge of safety practices to use in conjunction with tools and plant in the workplace.
An understanding and application of administrative processes for Principal Contractor and Contractor as required by CDM 2015 Regulations
Understanding and application of administrative processes for Temporary Works
Understanding and application of administrative processes for New Roads and Streetworks Activities
Hold a current UK Driving Licence
Have suitable PC Skills using Microsoft office software
Key skills or similar Job titles: Health & Safety advisor, Health and Safety Manager, Civil Engineering, Construction

Commutable From:  Caernarfon, Bangor, Anglesy, Porthmadog, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Rhyl, St Asaph, Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland
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