Project Safety Advisor

BAM group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Safety Advisor to join their team in Scotland. In this role, you will ensure Health and Safety standards are met across various projects in the energy sector. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH certificate and experience in the field. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car/car allowance/travel allowance

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience as an H&S Advisor on infrastructure projects is desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standards is essential.
• Ability to conduct inspections and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships to ensure communication on Health, Safety and Wellbeing matters.
• Support implementation of H&S management system per ISO 45001.
• Lead accident investigations with robust findings.

Skills

H&S Advisory experience

Health and Safety training delivery

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Membership of IOSH

Tools

OHSAS 45001 standards

Job description

Overview

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Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM Infrastructure requires experienced Project Safety Advisors to join our safety team supporting the delivery of projects within our energy sector across Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure that will enable future renewable energy developments across the country.

Your team

• There is a requirement to be on-site five days per week. Travel to and from the project will be considered part of the working day. This requirement may vary—or potentially increase—depending on the needs of the project programme.
• BAM operates a flexible working policy

Responsibilities

• Develop a close working relationship with the construction team, client, supply chain and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication between all parties on Health, Safety and Wellbeing (H,S & W) matters
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the H,S & W management system in line with the contractual requirements and ISO 45001
• Liaise with external bodies where required on H,S & W matters
• Actively identify and mitigate H,S & W risks from conceptual design through to the construction phase and beyond, with an emphasis on designing out H,S & W risks
• Lead on H,S & W strategies and champion a positive organisational culture towards world class H,S & W performance
• Support the communication and understanding of all H,S & W plans, policies, procedures and initiatives throughout the supply chain
• Ensure H,S & W performance is monitored and measured in line with the client’s contractual requirements, including trend analysis
• Promote the company vision and values in dealings with employees, clients, supply chain and other external contacts
• Carry out high-quality inspections and audits that address compliance and identify barriers and opportunities for improved performance
• Monitor close-out of H&S inspections and audits within prescribed timescales
• Lead and/or participate in accident investigations with robust findings supported by data and remedial actions
• Have a thorough understanding of incident investigation models and methodologies
• Attend and contribute to collaborative meetings, forums and workshops

What do you bring to the role?

• Previous experience working as an H&S Advisor on infrastructure projects is desirable; however, anyone with practicing Health and Safety experience will be considered.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standards
• Valid membership of IOSH
• Able to deliver internal health and safety management courses
• Able to advise on health and safety issues on a day-to-day basis on site
• Able to conduct standard accident investigations on host site
• Able to write site inspection reports and audit reports

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. We engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: [e-mail]

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, please speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.