Are you a Health & Safety Manager looking to make an impact on the growth plans of a progressive main contractor?

We are delighted to work with this thriving business based in the Barrhead area, a principal contractor specialising in the refurbishment sector, upgrading affordable housing units across Scotland. Our client is a market-leading, independently owned retro-fit specialist who are on a continued up-ward trajectory after 5 decades in the industry.

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will report directly to the Operations Director and ideally you will have worked in construction in a similar role and keen to bring your experience to improve and develop key HSQE delivery benchmarks across the business.

To be shortlisted, the track record of experience we are looking for includes:

Ability and knowledge to carry out site safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance and company standards are adhered to.
Provide competent advice on current legislation, policy and procedures to key stakeholders within the business.
Advise and coach members of staff across the business and promote a forward thinking Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental culture ensuring regulatory requirements are met.
Develop Construction Phase Plans, Risk and Method Statements as necessary and in line with legislation for site operations.
Prepare and communicate relevant HSQE reports to key stakeholders.
Attend internal and client meetings advising on health, safety, quality and environmental matters.
Oversee the investigation and reporting of incidents whilst identifying the root cause analysis and course correction where necessary.
Identify and understand the health & safety, environmental & associated legal requirements that are relevant to the work and ensure the teams comply with these.
Advise, develop and deliver HSQE training as required.
Conduct site inductions and regular toolbox talks.
Support in the management of and audit of external accreditations, CHAS, Constructionline.

Qualifications & Skills required:

NEBOSH Construction/General certificate as a minimum.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Standards.
Strong technical knowledge of CDM and relevant health and safety legislation.
Professional body membership – GradIOSH/CMIOSH or equivalent.
Construction background (Highly desirable).
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience of engaging with clients, contractors, and regulators.
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload effectively.
Willingness to travel across the central belt to conduct site visits regularly.

This truly reflects a fantastic opportunity for someone in this field to join a business that is keen to maintain HSQE policy right at the heart of their operations. Are you ready to find out more?

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