Assistant Health & Safety Advisor (Water / Wastewater)

ROLE: Health and Safety Advisor
REGION / DIVISION: Water & Wastewater
DEPARTMENT: Health and Safety
REPORTS TO: Project Manager
FUNCTIONAL MANAGER: W & WW HSEQ Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NO

ROLES RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A

Role (Main Purpose):

To provide health and safety information, advice and training to all levels and departments.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Advise and assist all appropriate Managers to discharge their responsibilities for the Health and Safety of employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by Statutory Regulations and Company practice.
• Ensure that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities, and to provide advice as and when required.
• Work with all members of the HSEQ team to implement new and updated policy, procedures and guidance.
• Carry out regular inspections of sites and work places to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Procedures and the relevant Statutory Provisions.
• Carry out accident/incident investigations in accordance with the Company Accident/Incident Reporting Procedure and analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any recurrences.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated in the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan.
• Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with Statutory Legislation and Contract Requirements.
• Carry out site inductions and other training as required.
• Participate in the work of safety committees and joint consultations affecting the workforce.
• Assist in the preparation & review of project H&S documents including those of 3rd parties

ROLE AND COMPETENCE SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Required*
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
• NRSWA Streetworks Operative card
• CDM Awareness Training
• BS OHSAS 18001 Auditor

Desirable
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor card

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Required*
Site/field based construction experience – 2 years

Desirable
H&S Advisor role in utility/construction– 2 years
Train The Trainer Certificate or equivalent

SPECIFIC PROJECT / DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (Qualifications / Training / Experience)
Required*
• Full driving license