Senior Health & Safety Advisor

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their SHEQ team with a Senior Health & Safety Advisor for our Severn Trent framework. Based throughout the Severn Trent region we are looking for someone who will fulfil the day to day H&S duties, and to contribute to the management and development of the regional management team.
You will report directly to the SHEQ Manager and the responsibilities will include:
Provide support to the regional management teams to enable compliance with health and safety legislation.
Provide support to regional management teams on the implementation of HSE guidance and best practice.
Carry out systematic audits and inspections of construction sites, mobile workplaces (men in vans) offices and other workplaces to verify compliance with the legislative requirements and compliance with the requirements of the health and safety management systems.
Monitor the satisfactory resolution of health and safety problems.
Investigate accidents and incidents to identify the root cause and learning points.
Assist the regional management teams and employees with the preparation of risk assessments and identification of suitable control measures, as and when required.
Assist with the development and maintenance of the safety-related documentation, e.g. manuals, procedures, guidance notes and forms.
Liaise with clients, HSE Inspectors and external assessors.
Extensive experience of health and safety practice with at least one year in the Water Treatment industry
Knowledge of current and pending HSE Directives for health and safety
Knowledge of current statutory health and safety law in the UK
Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
Knowledge of good practice in construction, e.g. HSE guidance and approved codes of practice.
Knowledge and experience of OHSAS 18001 (or similar management systems)
Must have CMIOSH
Formal qualification in Occupational Safety and Health
CSCS card
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