Health, Safety, and Environmental Advisor.
Key Tasks, Duties and Accountabilities
Key duties & accountabilities:
- Implementation and review of HSE management system, which complies with ISO 45001 and 14001 requirements, and HSE legislation as required.
- Manage, implement, and review site documentation i.e. the construction phase plan, environmental management plan, traffic management plan, emergency response plan, and waste management (this list is not exhaustive).
- Site Safety Inspector/Auditor assisting with the writing and closeout of observations/reports and advising site/contracts managers on safety issues.
- Conduct site investigations, update incident register, and assist teams with the close-out of actions.
- Chair Safety meetings with employees, participate in client site-specific meetings and consultative forums i.e. Daily Activity Briefings, toolboxes.
- Review internal and subcontractor risk assessment and method statements and COSHH assessments before works to eliminate risks and implement appropriate control measures.
- Review Subcontractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaires prior to works.
- Assist with the development of risk assessments and implement ACS safety-critical operating procedures.
- Plan, conduct and implement training for operatives, staff, and management in aspects of HSE where applicable.
- Liaison with client regarding HSE-related matters.
- Assist with Monthly KPI reporting and share with HSE Manager and Board.
- Promote a positive behavioural-based safety culture.
- Any other tasks in relation to maintaining a safe working environment.
Job Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Interpersonal Essential Skills
Essential:
- 5 years’ experience in a Safety, Health, and Environmental Role
- Nebosh Health and Safety Diploma or equivalent
- IEMA Environmental Management certificate
- Nebosh General Certificate and or Nebosh Construction Certificate
- A practical, hands-on site approach
- Team player – the ability to develop a positive working relationship with client and site teams
- Have experience with monitoring and review of working at height activities
- Planning/organising
- Problem-solving/reasoning/creativity
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Computer/technical literacy
- Flexibility/adaptability/managing multiple priorities
- Leadership/management skills
- Multicultural sensitivity/awareness
Desirable:
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
- Grad IOSH, or working towards CMIOSH status & IEMA membership
- Nebosh Fire Safety and Risk Management certificate
- First aid at work
- Temporary works coordinator/supervisor TWC/TWS
- Lifting (crane supervisor)
- Scaffold inspection cert.
- Lead Auditor qualification
Package
- Salary – £40,000-45,000 negotiable depending on experience
- Car or car allowance
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Healthcare and benefits package
- Phone or phone allowance
The company
A consistently high performing Company, ACS’ growth is due to a strong order book and pipeline in a number of new emerging sectors. Holding a range of accreditations, including the prestigious Investors in People Gold award, ACS is committed to training and developing our staff.
Quality, safety, customer satisfaction and professionalism are important core values that the company is built on. This is a great opportunity to join an ever-growing company.
The role
This is a full-time site-based role in the Stafford area. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ health, safety, and environmental (HSE) experience, with a Level 6 Nebosh Diploma in Health and Safety, an Environmental qualification, a positive outlook and attitude, and the ability to provide “knowledge-based” practical help and HSE guidance to project teams.
The HSE Advisor will report to the ACS Construction Director, Project Manager, and SHEQ Manager as required.
If you would like to work with us then please contact us by filling in the form below.
As an equal opportunities employer, ACS Construction Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join ACS.