Construction Health and Safety Advisor

3 months ago


London, United Kingdom iWork Recruitment Limited Full time

Contract to start on 11-03-24 until 03-06-24 with a possible extension.

**PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION**

The Construction Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible to the Lead Advisor (Construction and Fire Safety) and the primary function of the role is to provide specialised support and advice to all stakeholders in relation to construction health, safety and welfare issues across the capital programme and responsive repairs service.

The Construction Health and Safety Advisor will act as a key advisor to Client’s in house responsive repairs service, leading on the development and updating of policies, procedures, guidance, risk assessments and method statements in relation to this area of work.

In addition, the Construction Health and Safety Advisor will also carry out routine health, safety and welfare inspections on the Client’s directly employed operatives and work sites, as well as numerous support contractors working on the Councils behalf.

The Construction Health and Safety Advisor will also play a key role in the safe delivery of the Client’s Cyclical Improvement Programme (CIP) and other capital works i.e. new build, by proactively monitoring site operations to ensure works are carried out in accordance with agreed construction phase plans.

The Construction Health and Safety Advisor will act as a CDM advisor to the Client and/or liaise with Client appointed Principal Designers/Client Representatives as required.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Provide technical advice and support to repairs service managers on a wide range of health and safety issues arising from the Client’s construction/maintenance activities, including but not limited to; risk assessment and delevopment of safe systems of work (SSW), accident/incident reporting and investigation, development of control of substances hazardous to health assessments, manual handling, management of hot works, asbestos management, CDM compliance and work at height, all of which must be consistent with Islington Client’s corporate health and safety policy.

To be jointly responsible for day to day supervision, allocation and checking quality of work of the Apprentice Construction/Fire Safety Coordinator in order to develop the individuals competence in both construction and fire safety.

To assist in the procurement of construction work/contractors, carrying out competency assessments of potential contractors on behalf of the council, as required by the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Ensure that exceptional health and safety standards are maintained within Property Services department and internal safety audit systems are followed, consistent with Islington Client policies, in consultation with the Lead Advisor (Construction and Fire Safety) and the Construction, Fire and Gas Safety Manager.

Assist in developing and reviewing construction and fire safety policies and guidance in the accordance with changes in legislation, official guidance and industry standards.

Develop positive working relationships with team leaders/supervisors within the responsive repairs service, members of capital the project teams and liaise effectively and productively to deliver efficient/safe projects on time and to budget.

Review safety policies, risk assessments, method statements and safety plans developed by contractors, advising client representatives on the suitability of these, as per the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, both prior to works commencing and throughout the construction phase of a project.

RQ1199900-03-24

**Salary**: £24.58-£32.19 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RQ1199900-03-24



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