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The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join an established commercial building contractor working on a major construction project in Cardiff.
This is a site-focused position suited to an experienced construction safety professional who is confident working alongside project managers, site teams and subcontractors to maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the construction process.
The successful candidate will take a proactive approach to safety, combining strong technical knowledge with the communication skills needed to influence site teams and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical health and safety advice and support to site management and operational teams.
- Monitor compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, company procedures and project requirements.
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
- Review RAMS and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
- Support the effective management of subcontractor health and safety performance.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and workforce engagement initiatives.
- Work closely with project management to promote a positive, proactive safety culture.
- Identify potential risks and recommend practical improvements.
- Maintain accurate health and safety documentation and reporting.
- Proven experience working as a Health and Safety Advisor or Senior Health and Safety Advisor within the UK construction industry.
- Strong experience on commercial building projects, ideally with a principal contractor.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent recognised qualification.
- TechIOSH or higher professional membership desirable.
- Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and UK construction health and safety legislation.
- Experience managing safety across multiple subcontractor activities.
- Confident communicator, comfortable challenging unsafe practices and influencing senior site personnel.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to health and safety management. xgikmsk
Salary and Package
- Salary up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- Permanent opportunity with an established commercial building Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Senior Health And Safety Advisor in Cardiff employer: SAFETY TALENT LIMITED
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