Job Title: Commercial Services Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Chesterfield S41, Stonegravels Depot
Salary: £31,371 – £32,878 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 13 October 2019
The Council is looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about Health and Safety and can provide innovative solutions to address the issues which arise across the Commercial Services department. The role involves ensuring Commercial Services adheres to all general Health and Safety regulations as well as Construction, Design and Management regulations.
Therefore, the Council is seeking an experienced individual who will have an extensive background in these areas. The successful applicant must have strong communication skills, have a “can do” attitude, and be able to establish and maintain excellent relationships as this will involve working closely with both staff within the section as well as the Council’s Housing department and other stakeholders.
Positivity, enthusiasm and flexibility are essential characteristics required too, as well as a pragmatic approach, to deliver the correct health and safety guidance for Commercial Services.
The Role
- To advise and provide Health and Safety assistance to Commercial Services
- To Control and implement all Health and Safety requirements as per legislation and Council policy and to plan and organise training in line with the needs of the service
- To ensure that Commercial Services complies with all elements of the Construction, Design and Management regulations
- To prepare, and assist others within Commercial Services with the preparation of CDM and Health and Safety documentation for the Council’s Capital, Planned and Housing Repair programmes
- To develop and implement health, safety, quality and environmental management systems for the Environmental Services.
You may be required to carry out those duties at your present workplace or at another Council site.
The Candidate
Essential Qualifications
- Health & Safety qualification Membership of either:
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
- CDM Co-ordinators’ register (Association of Project Safety),
- Membership of the Health and Safety Register (Institute of Civil Engineers),
- Membership of the CDM Co-ordinators’ register (Institution of Construction Safety, formerly Institute of Planning Supervisors),
- Full driving licence
Desirable Qualifications
- Supervisory qualification
- ONC/HNC Management Qualification
- Qualification or training in project management and construction procurement
- Full membership of either RICS., RIBA., CIAT., CIOB., NEBOSH or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD compliance
- A nationally recognised management qualification
- Project management qualification
Essential Experience
- Experience in a health and safety management role, preferably in a Local Authority.
- Previous experience in carrying out inspection and testing activities for compliance with health and safety e.g. legionella testing, HAVs etc.
- Experience in arranging and delivering training for a multi-disciplinary staff
- Experienced in report writing and the provision of management control information
- Experience of writing Risk Assessments and Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work, and Actions Plans
- Experience of CDM-C work, associated procedures and practices, preferably in a large public/private sector organisation
- Experience of Project/Construction procurement and management and Construction Health and Safety
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary service, providing support for other service areas
- Experience of working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams achieving specific objectives within target dates.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Health & Safety Advisor, H & S Advisor, Health & Safety Officer, EHS Advisor, Environmental Safety Officer, Health and Safety Assistant, Quality Advisor, SHEQ Officer, CDM, RICS, RIBA, CIAT, CIOB, NEBOSH, SHEQ Advisor, Health and Safety Officer, Inspection & Audit Officer may also be considered for this role.
