Health and Safety Advisor

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global EPC contractor within the renewable energy sector to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor for its large-scale solar farm near Haddenham, Buckinghamshire.

The strategically important Health and Safety Advisor role comes with a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, plus a 10% pension, private healthcare and life insurance.

If you’re a Health and Safety Advisor looking to work for an organisation with a strong presence in the renewables industry and a commitment to safety, sustainability and professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Health and Safety Advisor role

Reporting to the HSE Site Supervisor, you will:

* Assist the HSE Site Supervisor with site setup and establishment in accordance with CDM and welfare regulations.
* Help ensure that the Construction Phase Plan, Integrated Management System and contractual safety requirements are effective and implemented across the project. Where gaps are identified, provide advice to ensure corrective action is taken.
* Monitor all direct and subcontractor activities to ensure safe systems of work are adopted.
* Deputise for the HSE Supervisor during periods of absence from site.
* Ensure all accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences are thoroughly investigated and reported, detailing causes, conclusions and recommendations to avoid recurrence. Collect accident book entries for archiving with support from the Health and Safety Manager.
* Provide HSE support and advice to the EPC team.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant NEBOSH qualification, either construction-specific or general.
• A valid three-day first-aid course certificate.
• An SMSTS certificate would be advantageous.
• Experience in a construction or renewable energy environment would be beneficial.
• A sound understanding of construction health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Personal skills

The Health and Safety Advisor role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive and committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Confident communicating with site teams, contractors and management.
• Able to identify hazards, assess risks and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Experienced in carrying out audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Organised, with strong reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable delivering Toolbox Talks and site inductions.
• A positive team player who can promote a strong safety culture and work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Advisor role

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum.
• Pension: 10% pension.
• Healthcare: Private healthcare.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global EPC contractor with a significant presence in the renewable energy industry and contribute to the safe delivery of a large-scale solar project.

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