Regional Health

**Here at Avant Homes, we look to constantly challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit of new, better and different ways to be amazing**

**We are looking for people who share our passion and want to stand out from the crowd, take pride in what we do and be part of an energetic, values-driven and diverse team.**

Avant Homes are a HBF Five Star Rated housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East & West Midlands, with six regional offices employing over 700 people. We have ambitious growth plans and the commitment to achievethem. Our mission is to become the housebuilder of choice in the North by making aspirational homes attainable.

With our continued commitment to health and safety at the heart of everything we do and our exciting future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for 1 Regional Health & Safety Manager to join our team.

**The Role**

**Do you have proven experience of providing health and safety advice and management?**

**Do you possess a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate qualification?**

**Do you want to be part of a friendly, driven team? If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us**

Reporting in to the Group Health and Safety Director, the successful Regional Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for monitoring, supporting and enforcing, the correct implementation of our Group Health & Safety Policies across the Business.

The role will have use of our Nottingham or Solihull based regional offices but will require travel throughout our East and West Midlands sites in Derbyshire, Nottingham, Staffordshire and Solihull, or other Group locations depending on operational priorities.

**Key duties and requirements**

You will also be responsible for but not limited to;
- Assisting the Business with their pre-planning activities and working up of site-specific Health & Safety Plans.
- Assisting the Business with initial subcontractor prequalification and then subsequent assessment and monitoring of site specific SSoW and associated RAMS.
- Providing Health & Safety assistance and advice to the Business with the objective being to meet build targets safely.
- Carrying out dynamic work place inspections, providing corrective advice & guidance.
- Monitoring and reporting on our specialist subcontractor's Health and Safety compliance.
- Assisting the business with their own internal Health and Safety Management reviews.

**Who are we looking for?**

To be successful as our Regional Health & Safety Manager, you will possess proven, significant experience of operating at a senior health and safety level preferably for a developer, main contractor, local authority or similar organisation that utilisessite operatives.

You will also hold;
- A full UK driving licence
- Formal qualification to NEBOSH National General or Construction Certificate or equivalent.
- Experience of introducing policies, procedures, processes and systems effectively and establishing a positive health and safety culture in a multi-site organisation.
- The self-motivation and energy required to work and effectively contribute to a dynamic Health & Safety Department.
- Excellent communication (written/verbal) and presentation skills.
- Excellent planning, project management, organisation and decision-making capabilities

**What will you get in return?**
- Discretionary bonus
- Company car plan/ cash allowance
- Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
- Private Health care
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

**If this sounds like you, dare to be different, join us and be a part of Avant's future success