Job Description

Your primary responsibility will be to provide expert advice, guidance and support to our workforce, enabling them to operate in compliance with relevant regulations, Company standards, and best practices. You will work closely with all levels of the organisation to promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

Stay up to date with the latest developments in health, safety, and quality practices, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practices.

Carry out site inductions and drug testing of Company employees, sub-contractors and agency personnel.

Conduct regular inspections, produce risk assessments to identify hazards, assess compliance, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.

Provide expert advice, guidance, and deliver training to employees and contractors on health, safety, and environmental matters, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and practical application.

Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, analysing root causes and recommending preventive measures to enhance safety and prevent recurrence.

Collaborate with project teams to produce and review construction management plans, methodologies, and ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.

Deliver toolbox talks and safety campaigns to promote a strong safety culture.

Liaise with external auditors and third-party stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations.

Monitor and analyse health, safety, and quality performance metrics, prepare reports, and provide recommendations for improvement to the health & safety manager.

You may be required from time to time, to undertake other duties in accordance with your skills and job role, as your manager, Director or Managing Director reasonably require, to enable the Company to meet its business needs.

Essential

NEBOSH General and Construction certificates.

Minimum 5 years' experience of working in a construction health and safety role.

Candidates should have the ability to assimilate latest information quickly and be a good communicator both written and orally.

Candidates must be computer literate with sound planning and organisational skills and knowledge of Office 365, with the ability to prioritise evolving workloads.

Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle.

Benefits:

Life Insurance.

Pension.

27 days holiday which increases by 1 day after 3 years' service and a further 1 day after 5 years' service.

Competitive salary.

Car Allowance or Company Car

An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family.

Cycle to work scheme.

Andrew Scott Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package, which will be based on experience; regular CPD opportunities; varied and interesting project work; and a friendly/supportive working environment.

Please note should sufficient applications be received, Andrew Scott Ltd reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, we always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Application question(s):

Do you hold NEBOSH General and Construction Certificates
Experience:

working in a construction health and safety role: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person