Health & Safety Advisor. LilyLifestyle

Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. We collaborate with the group's business units to deliver an integrated, multidisciplinary service.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Health & Safety Advisor to join our team on the prestigious United Utilities framework. This pivotal role will shape safe, efficient site operations across diverse projects from Preston to the North Lake District, championing best practice and influencing a positive safety culture.

The primary role of the H&S Advisor is to ensure the Water Framework projects and business are compliant with legislation and company/framework procedures, supporting the Health & Safety, Environment & Quality Manager and building positive relationships with client and Enterprise leadership teams.

• Carry out audits and inspections to meet the requirements of the management system, including audits of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Visit each allocated project at least twice a month, including one support visit and one Monthly HSE Inspection via the HSE App.
• Ensure monthly HSEQ site meetings are completed and attend, playing an active part.
• Attend pre-let and pre-start meetings as required by the HSEQ Manager.
• Support external audit requirements when requested.
• Ensure project teams carry out investigations and root cause analysis to address specific project quality issues.

• Provide support to sites as an active member of the site team, offering guidance and supporting initiatives and continual improvement projects.

• Liaise with relevant members of the clients HSEQ team / Enterprise.
• Support the HSEQ Manager in developing excellent client relations and attend meetings if required.

• Actively promote and support the Ripple behavioural programmes and the Volker Stevin Way.
• Provide support and guidance to projects via meetings and other communications.
• Deliver support with Ripple Implementation sessions to projects.

• Carry out accident and incident investigations as required by the Volker Stevin management system and client requirements.
• Update Eco Online reporting as necessary.
• Monitor site compliance with the Eco Online system and provide support to ensure timely close out of actions.

• Promote the support of content for HSEQ communications by the HSEQ staff and brief sites.
• Communicate relevant safety alerts and other communications to the sites.

• Demonstrable health and safety experience in civil engineering or construction.
• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or equivalent (Tech IOSH).
• CSCS card holder.
• An understanding of the requirements of BS OHSAS 45001.
• Working knowledge of health & safety legislation and ACoP’s.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and educate/train at all levels.
• Self-confidence to build strong working relationships internally and externally.

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday.
• Option to buy additional annual leave.
• Private medical care.
• Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts.
• Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training.
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
• Employee Assistance.
• Flexible working opportunities programme.
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support.
• 24/7 Virtual GP service.