Safety Officer - Immediate Start

Our client has unparalleled international experience in infrastructure projects, bridges, highways, tunnels, dams and marine works. As a result of a significant award in the Aberdeen area they are now looking to appoint experienced Health and Safety Advisor on a 6 month contract, ideally from a main contractor civil engineering and marine construction background.

In this instance my client is looking for interested applicants who already live in the Aberdeen area (or commutable) and/or are willing to relocate on a permanent basis Responsible for providing the project advice on all H&S matters.

Formulation of Policy Act as a champion and mentor for H&S personnel within the Project Responsible for the management of all H&S aspects of the contract including developing and managing the appropriate part of the CPHSP, the contract H&S plan to ensure compliance with UK safety management system.

Ensure efficient coordination of all H&S functions of the Contract Provide H&S support to the AHEP in coordinating the delivery of the contract Promote a positive health and safety culture Develop and assist with implementing the project health and safety policy Influence and keep pace with improvements in health and safety practice.

Deliver H&S continuous improvement through performance management, the implementation of SMART targets and the analysis of trends Develop and review health and safety strategy Initiate and maintain inspection and monitoring procedures for all activities.

Assist with inductions and training as required by the Project Manager Undertake regular safety tours of sites, offices and depots Review all accident reports and ensure appropriate distribution, ensure that incident data is entered on the appropriate incident management database, devise and promote initiatives to deal with the causes of recurring accidents.

Report regularly, to the H&S Manager responsible for health and safety, on AHEP health and safety performance Assist and chair regular health & safety team meetings Develop and implement effective project communication systems for health and safety information Experience, knowledge, qualifications & training The role will require the post holder to have excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and to be able to report at project and Board level In depth knowledge of current and future Health and Safety legislation and best practice Health and Safety Qualifications and Experience Business and commercial awareness Strong interpersonal skills and a clear understanding of how to match legal and project requirement Experience of implementing Behavioural Based Safety Initiatives Experience of implementing Occupational Health Initiatives Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook Hold a CSCS Card

Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year