Health & Safety Advisor

Overview

Assist the HSE Manager with day‑to‑day management of the department and provide support and advice to operational teams on all aspects of health and safety management, developing documentation, meeting legal, company and project standards, and helping deliver a safety culture of continual improvement and the highest standards. Understand the client’s and regulators’ requirements to ensure compliance and work with the supply chain to meet legal and contractual obligations.

• Implement the project H&S strategy set by leadership, ensuring legal, contractual and procedural compliance.
• Provide clear advice, guidance, monitoring and reporting to project teams on all HSE duties, legislation, risks and safe practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture, challenge unsafe behaviours/conditions, and respond promptly to enquiries.
• Support site teams with planning, risk assessments, method statements, audits (internal/external), and compliance with HSE systems and standards.
• Deliver training (inductions, toolbox talks, briefings) and maintain a visible site presence to coach and improve performance.
• Lead incident investigations, ensure timely reporting, corrective actions and shared learning.
• Manage hazard/observation reporting and closure of actions. Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators and supply chain.
• Support development and upkeep of HSE management systems, ensure site compliance, and contribute to monthly reporting for leadership.

Working Requirements: This role requires shift work; flexibility to work shifts is essential.

• Technician Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health working towards Chartered status/ Member of International Institute of Risk & Safety Management
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Managers and Professionals CSCS card
• A detailed knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Construction and civil engineering industry experience and in particular CDM 2015
• A detailed knowledge of the risk assessment process.
• Effective computer skills; knowledge of the latest editions of Microsoft Office software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of major civil engineering and geotechnical engineering terminology and processes
• Experience of deep foundations, piling techniques and processes
• Internal health and safety auditor qualification
• Experience of HAZID and HAZOPs and working through to delivery
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Experience of working in a marine environment

Europe, United Kingdom

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.