Health And Safety Advisor

Our Water/utilities contractor client is seeking a qualified Health & Safety Advisor to join their Sutton and East Surrey Water framework based out of Sutton/site/home.
You will help to inspire busy operational teams to execute their work consistently, using "best in class" Health and Safety practices. Our client offers autonomy on how to deliver this.
They will support and encourage your naturally inquisitive nature as you seek to understand the operational challenges your colleagues face on site. They are looking for practical H&S solutions and helpful advice delivered in a style that motivates your audience. You'll be encouraged to create communications strategies that resonate and inspire from in–person conversation to video and podcasts. If you enjoy operating in a fast–paced and sometimes transient working environment, which is not restricted to a single or enclosed site, then this is the ideal role for you.
Responsibilities
Managing and executing site inspectionsAdvising on and setting Operational team safety objectivesSupporting and undertaking investigations into accidents and incidentsContributing to new tenders and bidsAssessing external environments for safe workingIdentifying any gaps in the H&S management system; recommending improvementsDeveloping and implementing new initiatives or sharing best practices with colleaguesAdvising on and communicating new working practices in line with any new legislative requirements or best practiceCarrying out ABC tours (Attitude, Behaviour and Culture)Actively encouraging Safety Observations and Hazard Reporting
Skills/experience/qualifications
Exceptional communications skills and Health and Safety expertise are both vital for success in this role.Ability to demonstrate an innovative approach to problem solving and originality when landing messages with your operational colleagues.Significant experience in an advisory role, underpinned by a thorough understanding of current HSE legislation is essential.A NEBOSH Construction Certification or equivalent i.e., HNC in Construction as a minimum and a Tech IOSH Membership and working towards Grad or equivalent.Driving licence and experience with utilities, water or civil engineering projects essential.Benefits
Salary circa 45k – (car allowance tbc)Hybrid working between offices/site/home24–26 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension/healthcare etcEmployee discount schemes