Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Solihull

STRABAG UK is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our Build division, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Health and Safety Degree/Diploma Qualification or experience equivalent with supporting HSW Qualification applicable to the UK e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Strong experience in at least one of the relevant fields - industrial, commercial or residential midrise of Construction
• HSW Membership of IOSH – CMIOSH or working toward
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of HSW in planning and construction activities
• Good knowledge of applicable UK regulatory and industry standards
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good communication, data analytics and presentation skills
• Qualification and knowledge of fire risk management in construction
• Experience/Knowledge and interest in HSW technology, digitalisation and AI implementation and development

Responsibilities

• Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership, the successful candidate will provide expert guidance, promote best practice, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards.
• This role offers the opportunity to influence and shape safety performance on complex, fast-paced projects, while contributing to STRABAG UK’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in construction.
• The role will involve travel to project offices and sites across the UK and will be based from Solihull.
• Understand the Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures and statutory requirements as they affect the Project operations and ensure that the requirements are identified and implemented.
• Provide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, ill-health, environmental incidents and the practical implementation of the company’s Health & Safety policies.
• Assist the Project Management or Project H&S Manager in preparing and developing the Project Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan & coordination reviews as required.
• Undertake site health & safety inspections as required.
• Participate as requested in health & safety audit and inspections.
• Advise on the assessment and appointment of sub-contractors.
• Assist where necessary with tenders and presentations to external bodies.
• When requested, advise on the preparation of health & safety risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure that appropriate Project health & safety performance is monitored, and reports are provided as required.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents where appropriate.
• Monitor and coordinate the close out of the above.
• Assist and promote a positive health & safety culture.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of health & safety training courses and ensure that staff with specific health & safety responsibilities have received the appropriate training.
• Organise and deliver relevant health & safety training where required including Inductions.
• Set standards and lead by example in the management of health & safety.
• Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relation to health & safety management and responsibilities including appropriate qualification and professional membership.
• Obtain competency cards in line with Company Competence & Training Policy e.g. CSCS / CCNSG.
• Assistance with innovation and best practice implementation, write up and communication.
• Collecting and maintaining incident reports and information.
• Accommodate occasional shift change requests to ensure required health & safety coverage.
• Database management and interrogation – observation cards etc.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.