Overview

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change. The Health and Safety Advisor will lead the implementation of a professional, competent and knowledge sharing culture across all your sites ensuring that best in class health, safety and environment is planned, implemented and shared effectively. Be the person that Sisk project teams see as a positive value adding service.

Responsibilities

Lead by example.
Provide sound and industry leading advice to project stakeholders.
Carry out audits/inspections of Sisk workplaces at a frequency and with the intrusiveness as coached by the BU HSE Manager.
Attend sites following accidents/incidents and assist with the investigation. In the absence of the Project Director or HSE Manager lead the investigation.
Liaise with enforcement authorities if they attend site to investigate following an incident.
Assist the HSE Manager in preparation of a Health and Safety report for the BU MD at applicable intervals.
Alert the HSE Manager if there is reason to believe there will be a period of inadequate cover for Health and Safety.
In absence of HSE Manager assist tender and prequalification teams where requested advising on Health and Safety concerns as well as helping provide practical solutions.
Attend Start Up meetings with your line manager and Sisk site teams. Where requested attend other project meetings.
Deliver appropriate training.
Be aware of critical legislative changes and best practices to enable provision of competent Health & Safety advice to site stakeholders.
Be aware of own limitations ensure advise given remains within those limitations.

Experience

Tech IOSH (*)
At least 3 years in construction industry
At least 3 years as a Health & Safety professional
Time Management
Organisation Skills
Interpersonal skills
Understand performance management

Qualifications

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

NVQ Level 4 or EQF Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
Temporary Works

Internal Auditor qualification

Training in incident investigation

Local PD/CDM and PSDP/PSCS training

Awareness of lifting operations BS7121/S361

Temporary works awareness including understanding of the TWC role Incident Investigation Training

Additional Information

Competitive salary
26 days annual leave plus additional company days
Pension and benefits
Unlimited learning and development opportunities
Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you

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Health and Safety Advisor

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