Health Safety and Environmental Advisor

• Health Safety and Environmental Advisor (West)

We are looking for a Health Safety and Environmental Advisor to join our team to provide Health and Safety support to our West of Scotland region. You will act as the focal point and champion for HSE, working closely with the regional management team and project management teams to continuously improve HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the HSE Managers and the regional management team and project management teams to continuously improve HSE performance.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance with the Cala Group Standards, HSE management system and statutory/legal requirements.
• Actively contribute to the development of the companies HSE management system and improvement plans.
• Initiate and maintain positive and pro-active measures to raise the level of HSE awareness and performance throughout all departments of the region and with our contractors.
• Assist in the development of the regional training plans and delivery of HSE related training courses.
• Provide advice and support and be actively involved in the letting of works packages and where necessary attend post tender and pre-start meetings with consultants or contractors.
• Conduct HSE inspections and compliance audits in line with the business strategy, and support effective close out of any actions arising.
• Visit all projects on a frequent basis to support, coach and advise the site teams in order to ensure that the highest HSE standards are achieved and maintained.
• Review HSE documentation and support the management team to ensure suitability.
• Ensure HSE information e.g. board reports, performance reports, bulletins, etc., is developed and effectively communicated within the region.
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported and investigated in accordance with Group requirements.
• Manage contact and develop good working relationships with enforcement agencies e.g. HSE, EA/SEPA, EHO, etc.).
• Demonstrate an awareness of opportunities to maximise subsidiary profits and improve margins and strive to create a culture of cost control within the HSE function.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental advisory role, ideally within construction, house building or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, best practice and compliance requirements.
• Experience of conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Confident communicator with the ability to coach, influence and challenge at all levels.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a regional remit.
• Competent IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the region.
• Relevant HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent).
• Experience working within a regional or multi-site environment.
• Experience supporting contractor management and supply chain engagement.
• Familiarity with environmental management and sustainability initiatives.

We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work.

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