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Regional Health and Safety Advisor - Sheffield, South Yorkshire (covering projects in Yorkshire and the East Mdlands) - 2-3 days per week on site. £50k-55k+package - well-established national main contractor with excellent training and development opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• On a day to day basis provide guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits
• To respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holders area of expertise, through discussion with the SHE Manager, and others where appropriate
• Undertaking risk assessments relating to SHE.
• Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that SHE is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified
• Assisting the business with the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Undertaking ‘active’ monitoring of company projects using the monitoring system
• Highlighting areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
• Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement
• Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary
• Assisting the SHE Manager in the preparation, review and updating of policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE
• Working with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/ site visits
• Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

Qualifications/Experience
NEBOSH Construction/general cert (minimum)
NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired)
Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team
Providing proactive support to operational business units
Up to date knowledge of UK legislation
Relevant construction sector experience