health and safety advisor.

Contact: Aaron Taylor @ Randstad

Are you an experienced Health and Safety Advisor looking to influence safety practices in a regional role within the water industry? Our client, a sector leading contractor, is seeking a skilled Health and Safety Advisor to oversee and enhance health and safety standards across multiple projects within the Severn Trent region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement health and safety policies, ensuring all regional projects comply with client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide expert guidance on health and safety practices, proactively identifying and mitigating potential hazards across a range of water infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to foster a safety-focused culture and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, documenting findings and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead incident investigations and produce detailed reports, sharing insights and recommendations with senior management to prevent future occurrences.
• Deliver training sessions and safety briefings to teams across various sites, promoting awareness of best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and assess safety compliance across the region, producing detailed reports and analysis for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise on risk assessments, method statements, and safety plans to support project teams and maintain high standards across all activities.
• Engage with the client and other stakeholders in regular meetings to communicate safety updates and address any concerns.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor, preferably within the construction industry or related infrastructure sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices within construction and infrastructure environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence teams at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and analytical abilities to manage multiple sites and ensure consistent health and safety standards across the region.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma, IOSH membership).
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 or similar management systems
• CSCS card (beneficial)

If you are committed to promoting a safe working environment and want to make a significant impact within the water sector, we want to hear from you. Apply today, and our recruitment team will provide further details on this exciting regional role!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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