Health & Safety Advisor in St Albans

STRABAG UK are seeking a highly motivated Health & Safety Advisor to join a high-performing project team within the growing Build Sub-Division. The HSW Advisor will support the HSW Manager in driving strong Health, Safety and Wellbeing performance across the project. The role is site-based at Radlett, supporting a diverse portfolio of works including self-delivery, civils, earthworks, and roadworks.

Project Overview: Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state-of-the-art rail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced green space. The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail, significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion. Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years. The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits, including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, and integrated transport improvements.

Requirements:

• Support the delivery of a high-performing Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture across projects, including the STRABAG Better Together programme.
• Provide HSW advice and guidance to operational teams and supply chain partners.
• Support the planning and delivery of works to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and effectively controlled.
• Review and support the development of Safe Systems of Work, including RAMS, ensuring they are suitable and sufficient.
• Promote the reduction of risk through effective planning and implementation of controls.
• Monitor site activities and undertake inspections, audits, and assurance activities, producing clear reports and supporting timely close-out of actions.
• Support delivery teams in planning and carrying out assurance activities.
• Support incident reporting and investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop HSW documentation, including toolbox talks, briefings, investigation reports, and improvement campaigns.
• Support the management of HSW data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of incidents, observations, inspections, and performance metrics.
• Analyse data and trends to identify risks and opportunities, supporting continuous improvement.
• Engage with the workforce and supervision to promote a positive HSW culture, encouraging feedback and escalating issues where required.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours constructively and promote high standards of HSW performance.
• Support the delivery of training, briefings, and occupational health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Build effective working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Work with the HSW team and wider organisation to share learning and promote best practice.
• Escalate key HSW risks and issues to management as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HSW systems, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain professional competence, including relevant qualifications and professional membership.
• Ability to meet the requirements of site-based working.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Health and Safety Degree/Diploma Qualification or experience equivalent with supporting HSW Qualification applicable to the UK e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Experience in construction.
• Membership of IOSH.
• Accident Investigation training.
• 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 (desired).
• Experience/Knowledge and interest in HSW technology, digitalisation and AI implementation and development (desired).

What You Stand To Gain:

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

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.