Job summary

Our Water sector tier 1 contractor client is looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor for their Scottish Water Framework based out of either Inverness or Stepps (Glasgow).

Key skills required for this role

Health and Safety, Water, Wastewater, Site, IOSH, NEBOSH

Important

Water sector experience is desirable

Job description

Our Water sector tier 1 contractor client is looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor for their Scottish Water Framework based out of either Inverness or Stepps (Glasgow).

Based in the Inverness or Stepps office, they are looking for someone who will fulfil the day to day H&S duties, and to contribute to the management and development of the regional management team.

You will report directly to the SHEQ Manager and the responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the regional management teams to enable compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Provide support to regional management teams on the implementation of HSE guidance and best practice.
• Carry out systematic audits and inspections of construction sites, mobile workplaces (men in vans) offices and other workplaces to verify compliance with the legislative requirements and compliance with the requirements of the health and safety management systems.
• Monitor the satisfactory resolution of health and safety problems.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to identify the root cause and learning points.
• Assist the regional management teams and employees with the preparation of risk assessments and identification of suitable control measures, as and when required.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the safety-related documentation, e.g. manuals, procedures, guidance notes and forms.
• Liaise with clients, HSE Inspectors and external assessors.

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Extensive experience of health and safety practice with at least one year in the Water Treatment industry
• Knowledge of current and pending HSE Directives for health and safety
• Knowledge of current statutory health and safety law in the UK
• Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
• Knowledge of good practice in construction, e.g. HSE guidance and approved codes of practice.
• Knowledge and experience of OHSAS 18001 (or similar management systems)
• Must have CMIOSH
• Formal qualification in Occupational Safety and Health
• CSCS card

Benefits

• A competitive salary up to £55k depending on experience
• Hybrid Working - candidate can be based out of Inverness or Stepps
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc