Our client, a well-established and respected Health & Safety consultancy specialising in Construction Health & Safety for the Leisure and Retail sector is currently undergoing expansion.

They are looking for a Safety Adviser to join their team

The candidate will be provided with a good salary and company car with fuel card.

Safety Adviser responsibilities to include:

• Providing support and advice on all aspects of construction health and safety to Clients.
• Undertaking site safety inspections at various Client premises, (it may be necessary to complete site inspections both day and occasionally at night).
• Provide H&S advice and support to all members of the Clients’ construction team.
• When fulfilling the role of CDM Consultant, provide H&S advice and support to the Principal Designer, when requested complete Principal Designer’s duties on their behalf.
• Complete H&S competence appraisals of contractors and consultants on behalf of the Client.
• Review and advise on Construction Phase Plans and similar documentation submitted by Contractors.
• Using our CDM portals, review and advise on Small Works Construction Phase Plans submitted by Contractors.
• Investigate accidents and produce appropriate reports.

Minimum qualification NEBOSH Construction Certificate and desirable but not essential a Construction Qualification (Degree, Diploma, ETC); Construction Management/Trade/Professional Qualification

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Sound understanding of construction health and safety issues and an in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation supported by formal qualifications.
• Demonstrate experience of working in an advisory or consultancy capacity in Health & Safety.
• Have a practical and hands-on approach to Health and Safety, possibly with a site-based background.
• Have experience of construction in a management or professional role.

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