3 Construction / Trades jobs in Southwold, Suffolk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our Sizewell team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background. The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the Company s Health, Safety, and Environmental Management systems across site(s). Implementing and monitoring strategies that will promote development in the safety management system. A team player and problem solver who will work with the project delivery teams working collaboratively and proactively. A good communicator who will deal with Client H&S teams and management on a daily basis as well as our direct workforce and supply chain. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary. Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

• Be an integral part of the Project Delivery team, helping to deliver accident and incident free projects
• Advising contract and site staff on content of risk assessments, method statements, task-specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans, and safety issues generally
• Chair Project level monthly HSEQ Forward Planning meeting, conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections, ensure closure of non-conformances. Engage with staff and workforce while on projects
• Representing the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors. Attend Project Pre-Start Meetings and Sub-Contractor Pre-Start Meetings
• Accident Investigation and reports. Carry out with the Project Delivery Team and ensure improvement actions are identified and closed out. Produce relevant Safety Bulletins for company wide distribution
• Communication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforce
• Liaison with HSQE Director or Head of Health and Safety producing monthly Project summaries, assisting in Group procedure reviews. Attend weekly HSEQ review meeting
• Assist with development and deliver in-house safety training programs/presentations
• Issue staff information as to changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, and internal safety procedures applicable to the Company
• Keep up to speed with client H&S Standards and Specifications and ensure that these are implemented at project level
• Devise strategies to meet targets and encourage best practices ensuring compliance with HSE legislation
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
• Comply with Company policies & procedures
  
  Previous experience of Civil Engineering or construction projects covering areas such as drainage / groundworks / structures / temporary works / Reinforced Concrete / earthworks / lifting operations etc
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory H&S and Environmental Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of Client Health Safety and Environmental requirements
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 Roles and Responsibilities
Skills:
• IT literate
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture
• Proactively lead and manage the HSE Management policies, procedures, and practices
• Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities
• Ability to work in a pro-active, cooperative manner with client, contract, and site staff to improve performance and minimise non-conformances on site, NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalent
• IOSH Membership
• Valid CSCS Card
Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.