Health & Safety Advisor – HS2 – Birmingham

AA Euro Group have been retained to hire Quantity Surveyors for a large infrastructure project in Birmingham.

Purpose of the role:

• The purpose of this role is to provide health and safety advice and support to colleagues and contractors working on the Sublot. 
• The position assists the Sublot Health & Safety Manager and Sublot Senior Leadership Team in establishing and maintaining the highest standards of Health and Safety.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Sublot H&S Manager.
• Provide advice and support on all health and safety related issues to colleagues on site.
• Advise on project compliance with the company’s health and safety management system and relevant UK legislation such as CDM, Work at Height etc.
• Attend site daily to positively engage with colleagues and supply chain regarding health and safety matters.
• Complete documented site inspections and joint inspections with suppliers.
• Support project and construction colleagues to deliver safety briefings and safety presentations.
• Review of safe systems of work such as Risk Assessments and Method Statements where a formal health and safety review is required.
• Provide support and advice to accident and incident investigations and ensure that the HS2 reporting database is updated,
• Undertake health and safety evaluations of supplier bids alongside procurement team colleagues.
• Produce safety communications such as Lessons Learned after incidents have occurred and other briefings and toolbox talks.
• Work closely with colleagues in teams such as Traffic Management and Community Engagement to find resolution to any issues arising.
• Provide advice and support to Sublot Facilities colleagues on health and safety issues connected to Facilities Management and building related issues including fire and security.
• Work closely with the H&S Admin team to provide required information.

Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience in Construction Health and Safety, ideally including major construction projects with similar themes to HS2.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Membership of IOSH – Tech IOSH