Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Newport

Permanent Salary + Benefits package

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Advisor to join our team on a large-scale data centre project. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, promoting a safe working environment, and driving a culture of safety excellence on this high-profile project.

Key Responsibilities

• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure the data centre construction and operations meet all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct thorough risk assessments and method statement reviews, identifying hazards and recommending mitigations.
• Site Inspections: Carry out regular health and safety audits, inspections, and walkthroughs to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance.
• Training and Inductions: Deliver health and safety inductions for all personnel and provide ongoing training to maintain awareness and competence.
• Incident Management: Investigate any accidents, incidents, or near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, contractors, and site teams to integrate health and safety best practices into all project phases.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on health and safety performance metrics, including audits, incidents, and key improvement initiatives.
• Emergency Planning: Develop and test emergency procedures, ensuring all site personnel are aware of protocols.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the creation and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the data centre environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (essential).
• Membership with a recognized professional body (e.g., IOSH, IIRSM) (preferred).
• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor on large-scale construction or industrial projects, with data centre experience being a strong advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.

Key Attributes

• A proactive and hands-on approach to health and safety management.
• Confidence in delivering training and presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to fostering a positive safety culture.

If you are interested please don’t hesitate to get in touch.