Health and Safety Advisor

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

At Sisk our Health & Safey Advisor provides support to project teams in the implementation of health and safety standards working closely with our onsite project teams under supervision of the Health & Safety Manager. As Health & Safety Advisor you will gain practical experience in construction Health & Safety systems and be a key member of our evolving team who are constantly upskilling and training to ensure optimal safety onsite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of Health & Safety systems and procedures on allocated projects.
• Support site inspections, audits and reviews to monitor compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation of risk assessments, method statements, environmental plans and wellbeing initiatives.
• Observe and report on incidents and near misses, supporting investigations and follow-up actions.
• Assist in delivering Health & Safety briefings, toolbox talks and training under supervision.
• Support data collection, reporting and monitoring of Health & Safety performance.
• Participate in project and functional Health & Safety meetings.
• Maintain awareness of company Health & Safety policies, statutory requirements and standards.

Experience

• Interest or initial experience in construction Health & Safety or related discipline
• Willingness to learn and develop practical Health & Safety skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance from senior Health & Safety staff
• Organised and able to manage workload in a structured manner
• Enthusiasm for promoting a safe, sustainable and high-quality working environment

Qualifications

Required

• Degree or qualification in Health & Safety Management or related discipline (or current enrolment)
• Awareness of construction Health & Safety standards and statutory requirements
• Full relevant driver’s licence

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety rship
• Basic knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 or other management systems

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more