Health and Safety Advisor

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others? Are you knowledgeable in health and safety legislation and best practises? Our client, a leading organisation in the utility industry, is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to the overall safety culture of the organisation. Join their team and play a crucial role in keeping their personnel and contractors safe.

What you'll be doing:

Providing expert advice on health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies
Delivering assurance visits on construction projects and conducting inspections and audits
Building strong relationships with contracting partners and acting as an intelligent client model
Proactively advising different business areas on health and safety, liaising with enforcing authorities and professional groups
Managing hazards and overseeing the implementation of preventative and corrective actions
Running training sessions and being the go-to person for the EcoOnline system
Investigating incidents and collaborating with contracting partners to analyse root causes
Supporting managers with practical guidance and tuition to monitor compliance in their areas
Promoting collaboration and best practises through participation in working forums
Providing security and wellbeing advice and facilitating communication between teams
What you bring to the table:

In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practises
Experience in an advisory role, preferably in a utility, facilities, construction, or critical national infrastructure environment
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
Strong communication skills for effective interviewing and report writing
Leadership skills to drive behavioural and business changes
Ability to work independently with limited guidance

Utilities or Construction industry experience preferred.

Desirable qualifications and knowledge:

Technical knowledge of the water industry and disciplines such as fire safety, asbestos management, ATEX, DSEAR, etc.
CMIOSH or CFIOSH qualification with post-qualification experience
Environmental awareness qualification
Drivers Licence essential - approx. 3 days at sites in Hampshire area, home based with occasions days in an office.
Join a team that values safety above all else and work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Make a difference and promote a culture of safety throughout the organisation. Apply now and take the next step in your health and safety career!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.