Health & Safety Advisor required in SE London

GVR Solutions are currently in the market for a Health and Safety Advisor to join one of our longest standing clients. As a main contractor they get involved in a range of full refurbishment, maintenance, and Build services in both the Residential and Housing sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

* Create, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.

* Ensure the organization complies with all health and safety legislation.

* Producing and updating Construction Phase Plans.

* Perform regular risk assessments, produce method statements.

* Create site folders and prepare site boxes for projects.

* Carry out site safety inspections and recommend improvements based on findings.

* Compiling, creating and distributing Health & Safety Files upon completion of works.

* Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses and report RIDDOR reportable incidents as required.

* Act as a point of contact for health and safety-related issues to staff and contractors.

* Organise and conduct training sessions for employees on health and safety practice.

* Maintain records of safety inspections, risk assessments, and training sessions.

* Implement programs to promote workplace health and well-being.

* Approving Sub - Contractors and uploading and updating their Health & Safety documentation on the system.

* Ordering PPE / RPE and ensure stock levels are acceptable.

* Ensuring plant register is correct, updated and maintained, organising servicing/calibration of equipment at regular intervals when due.

* Updating SSIP information to keep accreditations up to date.

* Assisting with internal ISO45001 audits, as well as the annual external audit and ensuring company compliance.

* Attend monthly line managers meetings and report as per agenda.

Skills & Qualifications:

* NEBOSH National Construction Certificate (minimum)

* IOSH Tech (minimum)

* Construction or engineering background

* Good knowledge of applicable safety regulations

* Good knowledge and experience of the ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001

* Problem-solving, incident management, auditing, and analysis skills

* People management, training, presentation, and communication skills

* Ability to work well in digital and mobile environments

* Project and change management skills

* Good communication skills in both written and spoken English

* Competent with Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

If you are interested in the Health and Safety Advisor position, please get in touch today