Health and Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering

We are currently seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to work for a Regional Civil Contractor who works across London specializing a variety of civil engineering sectors with a primary focus of infrastructure based projects. Role will be based in London with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites when required.

Role and Responsibilities

Supporting managers and employees to implement the health and safety systems, including delivery of objectives and plans
Undertaking incident/accident investigation and report writing
Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards
Undertaking risk assessments and site inspections to consider how risks can be reduced
Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements
Delivering site safety inductions to new personnel
Ensuring that equipment is installed correctly/safely
Writing internal health and safety policies/strategies
Compiling statistics
Assisting procurement team with tender document preparation in relation to environmental, health and safety questions
Making presentations to groups of employees/managers
Instigating health and safety meetings and training courses for managers and employees
Liaising with relevant authorities, i.e. Health and Safety Executive
Reviewing and interpreting environmental reports
Ensuring compliance with environmental statutory obligations
Keeping up to date and ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation
Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation
Producing management reports, newsletters and bulletins
Managing and organising the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos
Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases