MS718 - Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + car allowance

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will provide regional support to the Divisional SHE Director in the implementation and supervision of the company’s Safety, Health and Environmental policy so as to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all employees and workers engaged on company business.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out site visits and audits to ensure compliance with specified procedures and standards.
• Provide SHE advice at tender and construction stages.
• Investigate and report on all RIDDOR reportable accidents and occurrences.
• Make all necessary notifications to the relevant statutory bodies regarding notifiable accidents and occurrences.
• Attend quarterly performance review meetings and produce bimonthly regional reports.
• Feed into and report back on regional SHE training.
• Where applicable carry out SHE training within the region.
• Monitor, develop and implement SHE systems to ensure our standards, performance and compliance is of the highest order.
• Provide support and advice to the region and represent Regional Management in discussions with employees and external organisations on safety, health & environmental (SHE) matters.
• Support the development of SHE management capability within the region by improving the skills and knowledge of personnel.
• Ensure that the SHE processes and procedures assist in developing a positive SHE culture within the region.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and of best practice in SHE management.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a SHE role.
• Detailed knowledge of SHE legislation.
• NEBOSH certificate or prepared to work towards it.
• Member of IOSH.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience in carrying out audits, accident investigation and liaison with relevant statutory bodies.
• Good IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Analytical.
• Must have excellent organisational and time management skills being able to effectively prioritise and delegate against strict deadlines.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Skilled and practised trainer.
• Ability to interpret SHE legislation and to convey it accurately to employees, contractors and their relevant parties.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to relate to people at all levels of an organisation, and to establish and maintain respect both professionally and personally.
• A natural leader.
• Able to influence and persuade.
• Excellent problem solver, inquisitive and resilient.