Health & Safety Advisor

1st Step Solutions are supporting a multi-disciplinary MEP contractor who have an opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor on a permanent basis based in London.

About our client:
A multidisciplinary MEP contractor specialising in mechanical and electrical building services.the business has extensive experience delivering projects across data centres, commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail and leisure sectors.

Role Overview:
The Health & Safety Advisor will provide professional, practical and proactive health and safety support to the company’s management, project teams, supervisors and site operatives.
The successful candidate will be a visible presence on projects, working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors and clients to identify risks, implement effective controls and promote a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Provide competent health and safety advice to company’s management and project teams.
Monitor compliance with relevant UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
Assist project teams in identifying significant risks and implementing suitable control measures.
Promote a proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing across the business.
Carry out regular site inspections across projects
Identify unsafe conditions, behaviours and potential areas of improvement.
Monitor standards of housekeeping, access/egress, welfare, PPE, signage and general site safety.
Review and provide advice on Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
Assist project teams with the development of suitable safe systems of work.
Ensure RAMS are appropriate to the work activity and communicated effectively to those undertaking the work.
Pay particular attention to high-risk activities associated with electrical and mechanical installation.
Support the review of RAMS when site conditions, design or working methods change.
Ensure relevant health and safety information is communicated to company’s employees and subcontractors.
Deliver and support site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
Develop and deliver training on relevant health and safety topics.
Engage directly with operatives and supervisors to encourage positive safety behaviours.
Maintain accurate health and safety records.
Assist with maintaining the company's health and safety documentation.
Support internal and external audits, including client and certification audits.Specification:
Essential

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised health and safety qualification.
Demonstrable experience in a construction, MEP, electrical or engineering environment.
Good working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
Experience reviewing RAMS and safe systems of work.
Experience investigating accidents, incidents and near misses.
Strong understanding of construction site risks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work confidently with site operatives, supervisors, managers, subcontractors and clients.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites.Desirable

NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate.
NCRQ or equivalent health and safety qualification.
IOSH membership at TechIOSH/GradIOSH level or above.
SMSTS or knowledge of site management practices.
Experience with ISO 45001 management systems.
Experience with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001.What is on Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Professional development and training opportunities
Regular exposure to major MEP and technically complex projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for career progression within a growing business