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Role overview ID: 2024-5638 Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Safety, Health & Environment Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Cambridge, Huntingdon Date Posted: 07.05.2024 We have a great opportunity for a Safety, Health & Environment Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, covering sites across Cambridgeshire. As our Safety, Health & Environment Advisor you will be responsible for supporting Vistry Group in the safe planning, delivery, and review of a variety complex projects across all areas of the construction and maintenance industry whilst ensuring compliance with the Vistry Group Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Policies, Standards and legislation. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you... Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits... In return, what we would like from you... Behave in line with our company values Integrity, Caring and Quality Must have NEBOSH Construction or equivalent diploma. Experience in the construction industry would be beneficial. Experience in a Safety Advisor role within Residential Construction or Tier 1 Contracting. Member of a Professional Body, progressing to Chartered status. Experience in housebuilding desirable. More about the Safety, Health & Environment Advisor role... Identify the roles and responsibilities of Vistry Group in respect of the CDM Regulations for each project and agree a course of action with the Business Manager and Site Manager to satisfy these requirements. Facilitate the implementation of policies and procedures within business units to help reduce risk and support a positive SHE culture. Proactively drive and promote the Vistry Group's behavioural approach through site visits, management meetings and forums. Support the successful implementation of the Group's ActivSHEQ database through promotion and of the system at site level and input of data required by an SHE Advisor in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Support SHE line management in the implementation of all Group SHE Standards and report any issues arising on site or within business units which may have an impact on SHE compliance and/or SHE resource requirements. Actively support the business units as an Advisor in regular SHE Management Reviews, to assess and improve performance. Support the business in planning reviewing and achieving SHE objectives. Support the business in measuring and monitoring performance against the Group and Divisional Sustainability Route Maps. Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHE across the Group. Promote Vistry Group as a business which effectively manages SHE through communications with relevant external professionals, e.g. legislative authorities and industry associations, forums, etc. Provide specialist support through advice and guidance for the completion of pre-qualification and tender documentation. Assist site management in preparing the construction SHE Plans prior to a project commencing and review them at each monthly safety, health, and environmental review to plan for future activities. Carry out a formal SHE reviews on all sites, on a monthly basis as a minimum, to ensure compliance with the Vistry Group SHE Policies, Standards and legislation. Ensure that all reviews are thorough, factually based, independent and show a truthful reflection of site conditions and compliance with Vistry Group Standards. All formal reviews must include a review of forward planning for up-and-coming works for at least, but not limited to four weeks. Where practicable, carry out informal interim site visits to offer support, advice, and guidance to site teams once minimal review requirements have been met (this will include cross over visits to other sites and/or other regions as directed by the Regional SHE Manager) Where working practices pose a significant risk to safety, health, or the environment, ensure that the unsafe operation is stopped, that site and business unit management are informed immediately and provide the appropriate support, advice, and assistance in identifying and implementing the necessary remedial actions. Provide suitable safety, health, and environmental information to the business in the form of staff briefings, annual update forums, workshops, presentations, etc. and support and participate in any company induction programmes, as appropriate. Assist in the collation of SHE information for monthly reports and input the relevant information into the Vistry Group database. Identify areas/operations that require specific safety, health and/or environmental instructions and organise and undertake this instruction on site, as required. Provide information in the form of instructions, Best Practice Guidance, Codes of Practice, Information Sheets etc., and ensure site teams are provided with Group communications on safe working practices and alerts. Ensure induction instructions are reviewed every month for relevance to current operations and ensure they are effectively carried out on each project. Assist project teams in the review of high-risk contractors' method statements, provide any assistance required in assessing other method statements and monitor the implementation of the same on site. Assist business units in the performance management of subcontractors. Ensure, by instructions, advice, information, and training, that projects are being carried out to meet Vistry Group SHE standards. Ensure that the Site Manager is advised if the project is not achieving Vistry Group SHE standards and further advise the Operations Director, Business Unit Managing Director, Regional Environmental Advisor, Group Environmental Manager and Group SHE Director, as appropriate.Communicate effectively with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Health and Safety Policy and all relevant inspections, accidents, and incidents. Ensure that relevant accidents and dangerous occurrences are reported
Admin Assitant - Health and Safety Experience Location: Filton (Gloucershire) 100% onsite Contract Length: 06/05/2025 Hours: 35 hours/week over 4.5 days (working between 7am-7pm) The ideal candidate will be a diligent and detail-oriented Health and Safety Administrator, and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and protocols within the operational laboratories and test facilities, supporting a large and growing team of engineers and technicians. Key Responsibilities: 1. Develop and Implement Safety Policies: Create and implement comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the specific needs of the clients Test Centre and Laboratories. 2. Training and Education: Conduct regular awareness sessions to educate staff on safety protocols, procedures, and best practices to mitigate risks; supporting a diverse team of engineers and technicians. 3. Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the workplace, including equipment, chemicals, and processes involved in structural materials testing. 4. Safety Inspections: Perform routine workplace inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with safety regulations and identify any areas for improvement, supporting the efficient and safe operation of a large and growing team. 5. Incident Investigation: Lead investigations on behalf of the centre manager into any accidents, incidents, or near misses; help with identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences, ensuring the well-being of all team members. 6. Safety Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant health and safety legislation and ensure that Test Centre and Laboratories remain compliant with all regulatory requirements. 7. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, and coordination with emergency services, supporting the safety and security of the team in all situations. 8. Safety Communication: Act as the team's primary point of contact for all health and safety inquiries, providing guidance and support to staff members as needed, fostering a culture of safety and accountability within the team. Qualifications and Skills: - Relevant Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (e.g. NEBOSH or higher) - Proven experience in health and safety administration, preferably within a laboratory or testing environment. - Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and educate staff on safety procedures and support a large and growing team of engineers and technicians. Collaborative working will be a strength - liaising other departments and health and safety focal points daily. - Attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and investigations to ensure the safety of all team members. - Certification in First Aid/CPR and experience with emergency response planning is desirable. Tasks & Job Duties (Examples) - Develop digital solutions that connect the various H&S processes in order to achieve administration efficiency and consistent application, recording and follow-up for end users. - COSHH - Audit, Quarantine of items, Ensure all paperwork is in place and data sheets are up to date. Ensure compliance with REACh legislation. - 11 Point Plan - Audit and update of files - Lifting Equipment - monitor performance of 3rd party auditor and perform independent checks. - Risk Assessments - Manage the RA register for the Test Centre and Laboratories, review existing RA's, Archive out of date/not needed RA's, launch periodic updates. Support authoring where required for some team activities. - Conformity of New Work Equipment - Keep a database and support new assessments within the team, including PUWER assessments. - Workplace Inspections - Organise, run and follow up on all workplace zone inspections with the Zone Owners in the facility. Report findings in the safety tool, to the H&S champion and department managers. - Training Records - Support the deputy head of test and building H&S champion with maintaining the training records for the department & identifying / following up and gaps with individuals. - Support enforcement of Personal Protective Equipment and Workwear policy within the facility. Please Apply! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.