The Role
We are looking for an individual to join our team on a major UK construction project as a site-based Graduate Health & Safety Advisor starting at the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project, Hampshire.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual at the beginning of their HSE career and to work alongside an experienced H&S manager. Reporting to the relevant Contracts Director, Contracts Manager & Project Health, Safety & Welfare Manager & Senior Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager - the successful candidate will provide HSE technical and administrative support to their appointed site.
You will be working within a flexible organisation where self-motivated and practical problem solvers will thrive. We will help you develop your knowledge and experience further, by providing plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working environment.
Key responsibilities include:
HSE Management Plans – supporting the planning processes and production/maintenance of key management plans including the Construction Phase Plan (CPP), Key Performance Indictors (KPI), Devising & Approving RAMS, Permit to Dig, Task Briefing Sheets, COSHH Assessments etc.-
Safety Briefings inductions and delivery team engagement – deliver site safety inductions to all site team and visitors, support the site team preparing and delivering toolbox talks, behavioural safety programmes and safety briefings.
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Technical Advice & Support – providing specialist advice, support and input where required to deal with specific project issues with planning, managing and monitoring HSE considerations.
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Project Review – reviewing the project to identify opportunities and unusual risks, to be briefed to project management team.
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Incident Management – assisting / delivering any part of the site-based elements of the incident management process including incident control, notification and investigation.
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HSE Compliance – ensuring compliance with HSE management system & procedures as part of the Business Management System both in self-delivering requirements, but also influencing behaviour, coaching & mentoring and compliance across the team. Providing guidance and solutions where shortfalls are identified.
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HSE Monitoring – providing support in terms of project monitoring requirements, including regular HSE inspections, audits, trends etc.
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Risk Identification & Mitigation – as appropriate.
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Record Keeping –including regular HSE progress and status reports.
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Client Interface – satisfy client requirements by providing client HSE representation and attendance at progress meetings.
What we are looking for
Essential:
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Qualifications: NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate as a minimum.
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Strong computer literacy.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office & SharePoint applications.
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Enthusiastic about health, safety and environmental issues and driving upwards standards.
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Willingness to study and progress with HSE qualifications and competencies, working towards chartered status of IOSH.
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Self-motivated, focused, multi-task, well-organised and able to work to deadlines.
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Effective at communicating with all levels of the workforce.
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Good written and verbal communication skills.
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Full UK Driving Licence also required.
More generally, you will need to be committed, reliable, flexible both in terms of UK travel (and staying away overnight where required) and range of tasks performed and possess a good team-working ethic.
Desirable:
Construction & Civil Engineering sector exposure
Benefits
Competitive salary-
Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
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Company Vehicle/Car allowance
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Support for any ongoing work-related study and the opportunity to progress in your HSE career.