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Job Summary:


The Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Adviser is responsible for supporting the Lead Project Health and Safety Manager ensure the continued safety and health of personnel working on the project, Associate British Ports (ABP) stakeholders including members of the public through the provision of leadership, guidance and support compliant with legislation, client requirements and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing support to the IERRT project team in the safe delivery of the contract through the implementation of the Dragados HSW Policy and IERRT HSW management plans and systems. Assist in the production of HSMS site specific procedures/ arrangements and plans. Ensure project compliance with statutory legislation, contractual HSW requirements and industry best practice. Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work. Actively promote behaviours key to a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture. Support and carry out inspection and monitoring activities and effective use of the arising data. Compile and report monthly KPIs and maintain the project HSW Dashboard, including providing monthly KPI data for reporting to Dragados Madrid HO. Participate in developing and presenting inductions and training as required, and mentor other project staff members. Assist/lead in investigations into accidents and incidents and root causes, and support the implementation of corrective actions. Ensure that key HSW data including incident, monitoring, and audit findings are recorded in the appropriate management database and used to inform learning and drive forward improvement. Assist the Head of HSW UK&I as required and support the business in the successful delivery of the annual HSW Strategy and Plan. Visibly active both within the office and site environments. Assist with the capturing of lessons learned and the dissemination of the information through the creation of toolbox talks and HSW briefings. Set a personal example of the behaviours that positively influence HSW attitudes.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, and able to report at all levels Experience in a similar role within the construction industry Good working knowledge of relevant safety legislation Experience in land surveying and/or hydrographic surveying (offshore experience beneficial) Strong knowledge of GNSS/GPS, total stations, echo sounders, sonar, and associated data processing software Proficiency in AutoCAD Experience with Civil 3D, GIS, Hydrographic software (e.g., HYPACK, CARIS) or equivalent software packages is an advantage Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret technical drawings Willingness to work outdoors and offshore, sometimes in challenging environments Teamwork mindset

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

Degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Hydrography, or related field Post holder may alternatively have HNC, HND, or fully recorded vocational training to an equivalent level with relevant senior technical engineering experience Membership of an appropriate professional body, typically Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (or similar) SMSTS qualification * CSCS Card