Health and Safety Advisor - heavy civil engineering/construction project - Suffolk - well-established principal contractor with an excellent safety culture and commitment to training and development. £45k-£50k+car/car allowance, pension and other benefits 

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 Health and Safety Manager, and others where appropriate
•Undertaking risk assessments relating to Health and Safety.
•Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that Health and Safety is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified
•Assisting the business with the implementation of 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 in relation to heavy civil engineering projects
Relevant construction sector experience