📢 We’re Hiring | Health & Safety Advisor

23 Jan

To support the ongoing growth of EB Safety Group, we are looking for an additional Health and Safety Advisor to join our team.

The role will be based around the St Albans/North West London area, with responsibility for sites across the region and some in Central London. We are happy to consider both full-time and part-time candidates.

This is a site-based position, carrying out inspections for our Members. The role requires regular travel between sites and the ability to manage your own workload independently.

Responsibilities

The duties will include the following:

Fulfil the Safety Advisor role by planning and carrying out inspections of construction sites in order to prepare reports and provide practical solutions with advice to site management within designated regions.
Maintain a suitable level of knowledge on statutory requirements and ‘best practice’ in matters of health and safety and in particular, as relevant to the construction industry.
To maintain the standards of service as set out in the EB Safety Group Procedures and providing reports by making correct use of computers and information technology as made available.
Provide senior management with advice and facilitate general consultation with members as arranged.
To provide regular communications to the Managing Safety Advisor in respect of developments within the Safety Group membership.
To attend Safety Group member safety meetings and other meetings as requested.
To investigate major accidents when necessary and requested by the member company.
To provide advice and information over the phone and by email at the request of members.
To conduct inspections of members’ offices/yards/workshops.
To take part in training in all aspects of construction health and safety or professional development as arranged.
To assess the correct use of company vehicles or public transport to carry out the duties as necessary.

Essential Qualifications

NEBOSH Construction/General Certificate (or equivalent)
Full UK driving license
Membership of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) - Grad IOSH or Tech IOSH minimum

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid at Work certificate

Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction industry
Proven experience on construction sites including residential, commercial, or civil engineering projects
Experience conducting risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
Experience with site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
Knowledge of HSE legislation and construction regulations (CDM 2015, HASAWA, LOLER, PUWER, etc.)

Skills & Competencies