SHE Advisor Civils contractor Essex

Description

About the Client

Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor, with over 70 years of experience delivering large–scale civils and infrastructure projects across the UK.

The business has been involved in some of the UK's most significant infrastructure schemes.

The successful candidate will join the team supporting a major infrastructure project in Essex, providing an excellent opportunity to work within a technically challenging and fast–paced earthworks environment.

About the Role

Our client are currently seeking an experienced SHE Advisor to join the team in Essex

The successful candidate will provide day–to–day Safety, Health and Environmental support across a major infrastructure and earthworks project, working closely with site management, plant and operational teams, subcontractors and the wider project team.

This is a hands–on site–based position, ideal for a SHE professional with experience within earthworks, civils, infrastructure, highways or heavy plant environments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day–to–day SHE advice, guidance and support to site and operational teams. Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours. Monitor compliance with company and project SHE procedures and requirements. Review RAMS, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work. Support the management of risks associated with heavy plant, vehicles and people/plant interfaces. Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events. Monitor and manage subcontractor SHE performance. Deliver and support inductions, toolbox talks and SHE briefings. Identify hazards and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented. Maintain accurate SHE records, reports and documentation. Support environmental controls relating to earthworks, waste, pollution prevention and material management. Assist with monitoring SHE KPIs and performance trends. Attend SHE and project meetings, providing updates on key risks and performance. Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Plant Managers and operatives to promote a strong SHE culture. Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the project. Ensure compliance with relevant UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation. Promote the company's commitment to safe and sustainable earthmoving. Requirements

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification. Previous experience working in a construction, civils, earthworks, infrastructure or heavy plant environment. Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation. Experience with RAMS, risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations. Experience working around heavy plant, vehicles and construction operations. Understanding of environmental management within a construction or infrastructure environment. Experience monitoring and managing subcontractor SHE compliance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices. Proactive approach to SHE with a strong focus on continuous improvement. Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. CSCS and relevant construction site experience. IOSH membership would be advantageous. Experience on major infrastructure projects such as HS2, highways, rail, utilities or large–scale earthworks would be highly beneficial.

Ad ID: 5419299784