Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor – South East Job Purpose The Health & Safety Advisor will provide H&S support to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements & to facilitate the improved performance of both the operational & support functions by applying Health and Safety Management principles. Responsibilities * Work to and within the company Integrated Management System, including company procedures, policies and instructions whilst regularly communicating progress with the QHSE manager. * Assist the QHSE Manager in maintaining & developing the company’s Integrated Management System. * Support to drive the company’s Health and Safety performance by ensuring continual improvement. * To assist the QHSE Manager in monitoring any changes in legislation that may impact on the company. * Ensure all HSE legislation and rules are followed. * Maintain a working knowledge of all related legislation. * Undertake site inspections & audits. * Record non-conformances & circulate on a prescribed format to the relevant managers and assist in their closure. * Assist in incident investigations with root cause analysis to enable continual improvement implementation. * Assist the QHSE Manager wherever possible in introducing new technology, techniques, or procedures as necessary to continuously improve Health and Safety performance. * Monitoring improvement actions to ensure they are implemented. * Monitor action close out to ensure implementation and report as required.​ Required qualifications, skills & experience Skills & Knowledge * Robust & up to date knowledge & understanding of QHSE legislation & best practice * Knowledge of core health safety and quality principles & regulations * Report writing * Knowledge, understanding and application of construction sites & working on or near water (inland & tidal) Experience * Experience of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001), Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO45001) * Site inspections and audits * Working knowledge & understanding of construction sites & working on or near water Technology skills * Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint Qualifications * NEBOSH qualification or equivalent * NEBOSH Environmental Management (desirable) * Site Environmental awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) * Working towards Chartership (desirable) * Full driving license * CSCS card The company may, from time to time, require you to undertake duties other than those outlined in this job description and/or to undertake work in other departments/sites to meet customer demands. Any changes to this job description will be discussed and agreed with you