Contract Health and Safety Advisor

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their SHEQ team with a project-based Health & Safety Advisor for our Severn Trent framework. Based in the Severn Trent region on our Witches Oak project, we are looking for someone who will fulfil the day-to-day H&S duties, and to contribute to the management and development of the regional safety strategy.

You will report directly to the Health and Safety Manager and the responsibilities will include:

• Provide support to the project team to enable compliance with health and safety legislation and on the implementation of HSE guidance and best practice.


• Carry out systematic audits and inspections of our construction site, to verify compliance with the legislative requirements and compliance with the requirements of the health and safety management systems.


• Monitor the satisfactory resolution of health and safety problems.


• Investigate accidents and incidents to identify the root cause and learning points.


• Assist the project team with the preparation of risk assessments and identification of suitable control measures, as and when required.


• Assist with the development and maintenance of the safety-related documentation, e.g. manuals, procedures, guidance notes and forms.


• Liaise with clients, HSE Inspectors and external assessors.


• Sustain and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships with the site team.


• Support the development of the project team in the creation of a positive health and safety culture.