Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (HSE)

Description

• Monitoring compliance: regularly inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with health & safety and environment regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Supervising the implementation and good use of the Collective and Personal Protective Equipment on site.
• Participating in HSE meetings, internal and external with Contractors and Suppliers.
• Developing and implementing Emergency plans and Emergency Drills.
• Coordinating with Construction Project Manager to ensure contractors, their sub-contractors and/or agents carry out all activities in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with appropriate Health & Safety and Environment policies and procedures, in accordance with the CDM 2015 - Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Developing and implementing HSE documentation: drafting, updating, and implementing health & safety and environment policies and procedures in line with UK legislation, industry best practices, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Planning for HSE, including the setting of realistic short and long term objectives, deciding priorities and establishing adequate systems and performance standards.
• Ensuring that all HSE incidents are correctly reported: identifying the hazards, intervenient and the associated mitigation measures and relevant reviews of work procedures.
• Liaising with authorities: serving as the primary point of contact for health & safety and environment inspections conducted by regulatory authorities and ensuring prompt resolution of any identified issues.
• Maintaining records: maintaining accurate records of inspections, incidents, training activities, and safety-related documentation as required by regulations and company policies.
• Delivering training: planning and delivering health & safety and environment training programs for employees, including induction training for new workers, toolbox talks, and specialized training for specific tasks or hazards.
• Investigating incidents: investigating unsafe conditions and acts, near-misses, and accidents, to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Providing advice and guidance promoting a positive HSE culture: offering advice and guidance to management, supervisors, and workers on health and safety matters, including safe work practices, equipment usage, and emergency procedures.
• Reviewing HSE system performance: auditing periodically the whole health & safety and environmental management system promoting continuous improvement.
• Report Health & Safety and Environment KPI´s in a monthly basis.
• Conducting Risk Assessments: identifying potential hazards in the workplace, conducting risk assessments, and implementing control measures to mitigate risks.

Requirements

• Proficient in communication, resource management and the use of software, particularly Microsoft Office suite.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Valid driver's license for UK.
• A relevant third-level qualification in health and safety management, environment, engineering – construction sector or a related field.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and delivering health and safety training.
• Minimum of 3-5 years Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, preferably on large scale energy projects or HV projects.
• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Professional certifications such as the NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Knowledge of ISO Management Systems: ISO 45001 and 14001.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance