Health and Safety Advisor

Job description

Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a major Tier 1 highways scheme in Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the region's most significant infrastructure projects, helping to drive a positive safety culture and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager and project delivery teams, you will provide expert guidance, support operational compliance, and champion best practice across site activities.

• Support the implementation of company Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies and procedures across the project.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety reviews to ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to project teams on health and safety matters.
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, ensuring effective close out of actions.
• Monitor and report on project SHW performance and key safety metrics.
• Maintain the project competency and training matrix.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and health & safety training where required.
• Support subcontractor assessments and appointments from a safety perspective.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and contribute to injury-free environment initiatives.
• Liaise with stakeholders, enforcement agencies and the wider project team when required.

• Minimum 2 years' Health, Safety & Wellbeing experience.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent NVQ qualification.
• Previous experience within construction, highways, civil engineering or another high-risk industry.
• Grad IOSH, AIEMA or working towards professional membership.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage operational teams.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment and manage competing priorities.

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