Safety Advisor

Overview

Provide SHEQ support and QA for major infrastructure projects in the East Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

• safety advice
• quality plans
• audit capability
• qms support
• tender input
• defect closeout

Tasks

-Provide a single point of contact for advice and expertise on safety, health and quality including liaison with CDM and project H&S leads to ensure the effectiveness of the Construction Phase Plans during the lifecycle of the project -Liaise with Principal Contractors to ensure the preparation and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Site Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans in accordance with the Works Information -Provide independent Health, Safety and Quality Assurance advice and audit capability to Infrastructure Development & Delivery Project Teams through design, pre-construction & construction, testing &commissioning phases -Support projects in the delivery of company SHEQ strategy and provide QA engineering support to ensure continual improvement of the National Grid Quality Management System (QMS), liaising with Technical Assurance as required. -Provide appropriate H&S and quality engineering input into the tender and contract award process, including review of the QA, materials and process safety engineering aspects. -Provide support to the EPC PMs and Project Supervisors in expediting the timely close out of notified defects and by challenging the Contractors Quality Management System in order to drive through contractual compliance and continual improvement

Requirements

• safety management
• nebosh
• iosh
• driving licence
• quality management
• iema

What You Bring

-Experience in the safe management of construction works, including the prevention and investigation of incidents. -A relevant safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management, and a chartered membership of IOSH or progress towards it. -A valid UK driving licence is required, as the role involves travel between home, office, and site locations. -Understanding of quality management and NEBOSH inspection requirements, along with the application of inspection and test plans to ensure compliant project delivery. -Ideally, you will have a track record of developing and sustaining safe working cultures and advising operational managers on safety legislation and policies. -A degree in safety, environmental, or engineering disciplines is preferred, along with an IEMA certificate.

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