Hse Advisor in Cumbria, Cumbria

Our Client has a requirement for a HSE Advisor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Cumbria.

Role Purpose:
To advise and support the project team on their specific HSE duties, and provide guidance, monitoring and reporting on compliance with these responsibilities. The role holder will be expected to support the project on week days, with occasional weekend working required.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Ensuring with Project Site Management and Supervision that all operations and activities are effectively planned and undertaken in compliance with Site and Project HSE requirements.
• To provide the Project Team with competent advice on current HSE legislation applicable to the activities, any hazards present relevant to the scope of works.
• To work effectively with the Project Team in establishing and implementing effective Risk Assessment and HSE planning.
• Assist project team in undertaking project related risk assessments and preparation of safe systems of work in line with project specifics procedures and arrangements.
• To contribute towards building a positive team spirit on all HSE matters on the Project.
• Effective active monitoring, recording and reporting of our own and subcontractor HSE performance and workplace conditions.
• To actively challenge and report any unsafe actions and unsafe conditions.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events in accordance with project standards to identify and share lessons learned.
• To ensure effective HSE inductions and relevant HSE training is undertaken and records maintained in a retrievable manner.
• To ensure near miss and improvement observation reporting is carried out and maintained.
• To ensure all enquiries from the Project Team and HSE function are dealt with accurately and promptly.
• Deliver suitable safety training programmes for all project personnel (including routine project inductions, toolbox talks and topic specific presentations).
• Liaise with HSE colleagues within the project (inc. Partners / Client) and attend regular co-ordination meetings.
• Participate in the regular reviews and updates of the Project HSE Management System.
• To develop strong links with our customer in promoting best practice and continual improvement.
• Maintain a visual presence on site and assist with coaching and mentoring of project personnel to ensure continuous improvements are made.

Accountabilities:

• Maintaining current competency through CPD.
• To give competent advice and support when required.
• To challenge at all times any unsafe act, behaviour or conditions, by any person, observed or reported.
• To ensure that management, supervision and the workforce, including those of subcontractors, actively and proactively fulfil their personal HSE responsibilities and obligations.

Authorities:

• Review, check and approve project HSE documentation as part of the Safe System of Work process.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Member of IOSH (Technical).
• Experience as a Safety Advisor on large multi-disciplined construction / commissioning projects.
• Sellafield Site or nuclear experience preferred.
• SC Clearance

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a HSE Advisor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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