Role Overview

The Health and Safety Advisor plays a crucial role in promoting a safe and healthy work environment by providing expert advice, guidance, and support on health and safety matters. This role involves working closely with management, employees, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Risk Assessment and Management:

• Conduct risk assessments and inspections of work sites, facilities, and processes to identify potential hazards and assess risks to health and safety.

• Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and prevent accidents, injuries, or occupational illnesses.

1. Policy Development and Compliance:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems in accordance with relevant legislation and best practices.

• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations and standards and provide guidance on corrective actions and improvements as needed.

1. Training and Education:

• Deliver health and safety training programs and workshops for employees and management to raise awareness, promote best practices, and ensure competency in safety procedures.

• Provide guidance on safe work practices, emergency procedures, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

1. Incident Investigation and Reporting:

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational health issues to determine root causes and contributing factors.

• Prepare and submit incident reports to management and regulatory authorities as required and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

1. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with management, trade unions, employee representatives, and regulatory agencies to address health and safety concerns, resolve issues, and foster a culture of safety excellence.

• Serve as a liaison with external auditors, inspectors, and certifying bodies during health and safety audits and inspections.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives and propose enhancements or modifications to improve outcomes and performance.

• Stay informed about new developments, trends, and best practices in health and safety management, and recommend adoption of relevant innovations or technologies.

Skills and Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.

• Proven experience as a health and safety advisor or specialist, preferably in a similar industry or sector.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards applicable to the UK.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on practical solutions and risk-based approaches.

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, IIRSM) is desirable.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance.

• Willingness to travel to various work sites or locations as needed.

• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours in emergency situations or to accommodate operational requirements.

What We Value

We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values, we all sign up to these… We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.

Our Aim & Vision at OCU

To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor.

We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities.