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GBR Recruitment Ltd are working in partnership with a well-respected, highly progressive Construction / Built Environment client, currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor (Stand alone, more Manager level), to join their award-winning Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Team in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, covering multiple sites across the County, plus neighbouring Counties such as Northamptonshire, Huntingdonshire etc.

Their in-house HSE team is approachable, flexible, adaptable & works closely with the site construction / build teams (Site Managers / Trades) to successfully deliver high value complex building projects (Industrial Warehouses & Factories, Commercial Offices / Office Blocks, Multi-purpose Complexs, Car Showrooms, Retail Parks, Superstores / Supermarkets, Car Parks, Sports & Leisure, Healthcare, Council / Government & more, across their highly varied build portfolio) ensuring a safe working environment for all trades professionals (own & sub-contract).

You will be the no.1 HSE professional representative for the Peterborough construction office, supporting the Peterborough build team & working closely with the onsite Site Construction Managers & Construction Contracts Managers, to deal with routine safety matters (RAMS, toolbox talks, inductions, work permits, HSE processes & procedures policing etc.) as well working together with other Construction professionals, to resolve HSE issues & to overcome any HSE challenges, by offering sound professional HSE advice, plus practical HSE solutions, supporting the Build processes at both pre-construction & go live build stages, from phased build developments all the way to project completion / end using client handover.

The role also involves carrying out Health & Safety / Environmental inspections, along with incident investigations, site meetings, HSE reports, plus assisting with HSE audits (internal & external parties).

HSE Responsibilities:

* Providing professional thorough HSE instruction, practical advice & practical solutions on all health, safety & environmental matters, in accordance with the companies working policies, procedures, rules & regulations.

* Carrying out routine HSE site inspections & HSE audits (announced / unannounced).

* Carrying out incident investigations & resolving any issues as they arise.

* Providing regular HSE updates to the Senior Management Teams.

* Attending Construction phase / progress & HSE meetings, plus producing reports.

* Liaising with external HSE & Construction consultants as required.

Essential HSE Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

* NEBOSH qualification (General & Construction).

* Strong experience in a Construction / Built Environment Health & Safety advisory role.

* Complex build Construction site experience (Large Commercial / Industrial builds, of high value / significant capital expenditure £Ms).

* Main Contractor experience.

* Strong in-depth knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.

* Understanding of COSHH.

* Experience carrying out HSE incident investigations.

* Role involves regular travel across the Peterborough / Cambridgeshire area (multi-sites).

* Ability to produce detailed risk assessments & method statements (RAMS).

* Ability to produce written HSE reports, HSE proposals & other HSE documents.

* IT skills must be proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable Experience:

* H&SE Auditing experience.

* Knowledge of/experience working to OSHAS 18001 (ISO 45001).

Employee Benefits:

* Company Car or Car Allowance (potentially / negotiable DOE).

* Profit Related Bonus (c.£1K per annum approx.).

* Annual Bonus (varies c.£1K - £10K approx.).

* Professional Qualifications / L&D financial support (role / industry related).

* + More (to be discussed at interview).

This employer of choice offers real career development too, they are highly passionate about developing from within & growing their key staff members into their future Managers / Directors.

The role could suit someone working as: H&S Advisor, H&SE Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, H&S Officer, H&SE Officer, SHEQ Officer, H&S Manager, H&SE Manager, SHEQ Manager, H&S Lead, H&SE Lead, SHEQ Lead or similar HSE / SHE roles within Construction.

Commutable from: Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Northampton, Leicester, Grantham, Cambridge, Whittlesey, Rutland, Market Deeping & other areas close to these.

Interviews to take place immediately, with a potential February / March start (depending on notice period). Apply Today to work with one of the best in Construction

Benefits: Bonuses + Car / Car Allow' (NEG)