Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor
Department: Health and Safety
Responsible to: Project Director
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable HSE Advisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in promoting health, safety, and environmental standards. This position involves ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety across the site. The HSE Advisor will be instrumental in implementing best practices and providing guidance on health and safety matters across the construction site.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Prepare detailed reports on findings from inspections, incidents, and risk assessments.
- Facilitate training sessions for employees on health and safety practices.
- Investigate incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor the effectiveness of health and safety initiatives and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate with site management to promote a proactive approach to health and safety across the construction site.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards.
- Liaise with the main contractors on site.
Skills/ Knowledge
- Proficient in report writing with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
- Strong analytical skills for conducting root cause analysis of incidents.
- Creation of RAMS.
- Certification in first aid is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with all levels of staff.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- NEBOSH – Construction