Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Salary: Competitive + Vehicle and Fuel
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About Excalon:
Excalon is a leading infrastructure contractor specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry. With recent new business wins with multiple major clients adding to our existing portfolio of framework agreements and ongoing Major Projects, this is an exciting time to join our business. Check out our Case Studies on our website.
The Role:
We now have a new and exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our small but perfectly formed Health and Safety Team. Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, you will work on our Scottish Power contract, ensuring the Company meets the health and safety standards through the implementation of the Company Integrated Management System (IMS) ensuring compliance with government regulations and industry best practice.
Travel and Flexibility:
You will be based on site in Scotland but may be required to travel on occasion to meet the needs of the business and to work as part of the wider SHEQ team.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage all aspects of SHEQ for allocated projects and provide competent advice and guidance driving a ‘safety first’ culture
- Represent the Company in all Safety, Health, Environmental, Sustainability and Quality matters internally and externally, when required
- Co-ordinate investigations of strikes / incidents and establishing root cause
- Ensure that the Construction Phase Plans and RAMS are created and reviewed before they are issued for Construction
- Create CDM files for projects
- Conduct monthly site inspections / audits providing timely reports
- Review third party safety documents including subcontractor documentation and RAMS
- Carry out internal audits in accordance with the audit programme
- Attend site progress meetings
- Assist SHEQ team with external accreditations e.g. ISO standards & Achilles
- Travel to multiple sites required – mixed office and site-based role
- Willingness to occasionally stay away from home if required
About You:
Most importantly, we are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual who will thrive in a busy and constantly changing environment. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build robust relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
Existing experience within power infrastructure and civils is an advantage but we encourage applicants from a wide range of sectors with transferrable skills as additional training will be provided for the right person.
Skills and Experience Required:
- NEBOSH General | Construction certificate
- NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 equivalent
- GradIOSH Membership
- Utilities safety knowledge
- Risk assessment and safety planning techniques
- Excavation Safety Knowledge / Temporary Works Co-ordinator
- CDM 2015 knowledge and understanding
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Good communication skills
- Team player
Hours of Work:
You will be required to work 40 hours from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm though some flexibility will be required to cover shifts within the working window of 7am and 5pm.
Working for us:
We do not operate a banded salary scale and therefore offer genuinely competitive rates according to skills and experience. Our priority is to find the right person for the role.
We appreciate our people are our greatest asset and reward them accordingly with a competitive salary, range of additional benefits, and the opportunity to grow and develop with us.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance related bonus scheme
- Vehicle and Fuel
- Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan
- Group Life Insurance 1 x Salary
- Occupational Health Service
- Annual Health Surveillance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Funded qualifications & Training
Please Note:
Please note that Excalon reserves the right to close its vacancies early should we receive a suitable number of shortlisted applicants and therefore recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the closing date.
All applicants must reside and have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please note we are not offering sponsorships at this time.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Health and Safety Adviser, Health and Safety Officer, Health and Safety Manager, SHE Officer, SHEQ Manager, Health and Safety Coordinator, SHEQ Officer, SHEQ Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Risk Assessor, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing Environmental Compliance may also be considered for the role.
