Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor – Glasgow

Job title:

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor – Glasgow

Company

GRAHAM Group

Job description

About The RoleSAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (SHE) ADVISORDIVISION: CivilsLOCATION: GlasgowGRAHAM is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with sound knowledge of construction methods, safety, health and environmental legislation, and processes and procedures.Reporting to the SHE Director and Head of H&S (Civil Engineering), the successful candidate will provide help and advice on our schemes around central Scotland, to include Edinburgh, Glasgow and Loch Lomond areas and provide reviews and support for improvements to the existing SHE procedures.The post holder should have a proactive and enthusiastic attitude and be able to interact with the site teams, various business units and the Client’s teams to ensure effective relationships are established. This is a significant role within the Company as we continue to endeavour to keep the workforce free from injury and ill health, help the Company meet our agreed objectives and targets, and ensure improvements to our current systems which provide ongoing compliance with current H&S and Environmental legislation.The SHE Advisor shall:

  • Provide support, advice, and guidance to the Project Management team on SHE matters.
  • Conduct site health, safety & environmental compliance, and behavioural/ cultural audits
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and high potential observations.
  • Assist with and/or deliver relevant training programmes.
  • Deliver induction programmes, tool-box talks and briefings if required
  • Review relevant company and subcontractor’s paperwork, including existing procedures and forms.
  • Prepare information for regular site bulletins.
  • Prepare legislation updates and advisory memos for the site management team and operatives.
  • Assist in the preparation and updating of construction phase plans, method statements and risk assessments.
  • Assist in the preparation and updating of environment management plans and site waste management plans
  • Be instrumental in encouraging observation reporting
  • Attend and represent the company at relevant industry forums
  • Lead by example
  • In addition, from time to time the post holder may be required to:
  • Assist with responses to PQQ, Bid, and tender questions, and
  • Assist with applications for waste exemptions, consents, licences, etc

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the SHE Advisor and the range of duties to be undertaken.It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.Technical CompetenciesEssential

  • Formal H&S qualification e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum
  • Holder of CSCS / CSR / Safepass card
  • Appropriate Security Clearance (or a willingness and ability to obtain it)
  • Detailed Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation
  • Detailed Knowledge of relevant Environmental legislation
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of construction processes
  • Minimum of 5 years’ H&S experience gained in construction or a construction related discipline
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience gained in construction within the water, rail, or highways sector
  • Demonstrate strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Desirable

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma
  • Experience gained from working directly on or with site teams in a construction environment.
  • Working towards, or possessing, as a minimum Grad IOSH or equivalent professional qualification
  • Detailed knowledge of the relevant management standards (45001 / HSG65 / Safe-T-Cert)
  • Awareness of the quality management and environmental systems and standards (9001/ 14001/ etc.)
  • Knowledge of a Behavioural Based Safety approach to H&S improvement
  • Awareness of current Client standards and expectations (i.e., NIW, Network Rail, Highways England, etc.)

Behavioural CompetenciesEssentialTeam Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and can motivate others to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.Client requirements: If not already SC cleared for M.O.D and nuclear, then must be prepared to obtain a basic disclosure as may be required by our clients with a view to becoming SC accredited.Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image.Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and motivates others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships to help in achieving strategic business objectivesProblem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives. Able to spot opportunities and potential problems in the medium and long term and develop solutions.Our CommitmentWe are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We look forward to welcoming applicants from all backgroundsWe are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.About YouNot SpecifiedAbout Us

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Location

Glasgow

Job date

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:21:08 GMT

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