Construction / General Health and Safety Advisor in Lincoln

Optimum Safety is an Award-Winning Lincoln-based safety consultancy that brings the very best qualified advice, support, consultancy and training to our clients across the country and we are passionate about what we do.

We take a no–nonsense, practical approach in everything we do for companies in Lincolnshire and across the UK.

Due to our growth and expansion, we are currently looking for an experienced Construction and General Health and Safety Consultant to join our team.

Day to Day activities

Construction Consultancy:

• Managing and representing a portfolio of clients predominantly in Lincolnshire.
• Producing Construction Phase Plans.
• Producing Pre-Construction Information.
• Producing method statements for construction work
• Undertaking construction site inspections predominantly in Lincolnshire but at times across England.
• Reviewing contractors method statements for construction work

General Consultancy

• Completing out health and safety audits/ premises inspections
• Writing detailed health and safety documentations such as polices and risk assessments.
• Producing safe systems of work.
• Assisting clients with safety accreditation applications
• Producing other health and safety documentation bespoke to clients.
• Carrying out health and safety training courses – if qualified.
• Completing accident investigations when required.

If experienced with Fire Safety

• Undertaking detailed fire risk assessments

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For

• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent.
• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (RQF Level 3)
• Demonstrable practical experience providing dedicated health and safety advisor/consultancy services
• Must have a working knowledge of the 2015 CDM Regulations
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and manage your client portfolio
• Excellent Microsoft Word skills and good knowledge of Office programs: Outlook and Excel

Ideal Candidate:

• Must have experience working in construction health and safety.
• Must be working in a health and safety role.
• Is confident, passionate and knowledgeable in a construction and general health and safety environment.
• Has high levels of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Has the gravitas and confidence to influence and advise others internally and externally
• Is a car driver, willing and able to travel

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK (no Visa sponsorships/extensions).

Start date: January / February

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Construction Health and Safety Advisor/ General Consultancy Services: 3 years (Essential)
• Fire Risk Assessor (Preferred)
• 2015 CDM Regulations (Essential)

License:

• Right to work in the UK (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lincoln: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Health and Safety: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: In person