- Provide competent HSE advice, support and guidance to the Project Management Team, employees and Trade Contractors to support safe and compliant project delivery.
- Support the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Project HSE Plan, ensuring requirements are effectively communicated and implemented across the project.
- Undertake regular site inspections, assurance activities and audits to monitor compliance with ISG standards, project requirements, approved RAMS and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Identify unsafe conditions, behaviours and emerging risks, and work with the responsible project team and Trade Contractors to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed timescales.
- Review Trade Contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) from an HSE perspective, providing comments and recommendations prior to acceptance by the responsible project management team.
- Monitor site activities to verify that works are being undertaken in accordance with approved RAMS, permits, project controls and agreed safe systems of work.
- Support the project team and Trade Contractors in the identification and assessment of HSE risks and the development of suitable control measures.
- Monitor high-risk activities and critical controls, escalating significant deficiencies to the appropriate Project Manager, Construction Manager or Head of HSQE where required.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of project fire prevention and emergency arrangements, including inspection of fire points, escape routes, emergency signage and associated equipment.
- Ensure statutory, project and safety signage, notice boards and HSE information are maintained, current and appropriately displayed.
- Produce and communicate routine HSE reports, observations, performance information and statistics to the Project Team and relevant Trade Contractors.
- Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, registers, trackers and supporting documentation in accordance with the project HSE management system.
- Support and participate in internal, client, consultant and external HSE audits, inspections and site tours, ensuring resulting actions and observations are effectively tracked through to closure.
- Prepare for and participate in weekly and monthly HSE review meetings, providing relevant performance information, trends, concerns and improvement opportunities.
- Support the delivery and coordination of project HSE inductions, briefings, campaigns, stand-downs and other workforce engagement activities.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of Trade Contractor toolbox talks and other workforce HSE communications, providing support or intervention where required.
- Promote positive HSE behaviours and encourage active workforce participation through engagement, coaching, recognition and positive reinforcement.
- Intervene where unsafe work or conditions are identified and escalate serious or imminent risks in accordance with ISG procedures and project authority arrangements.
- Support the investigation of incidents, near misses, property damage and other HSE events, including evidence gathering, identification of contributing factors, corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Assist with the communication and implementation of lessons learned following incidents, audits, observations or identified trends.
- Undertake worker welfare inspections and audits, including accommodation standards, welfare facilities, employment practice checks and worker engagement/interviews where required.
- Liaise professionally with Clients, Consultants, Trade Contractors and other project stakeholders on HSE matters and support the timely closure of observations and actions.
- Monitor changes to applicable HSE legislation, regulatory requirements and project standards and support the implementation of any necessary changes.
- Lead by example and actively promote a positive HSE culture, encouraging individuals at all levels to take ownership of health, safety and wellbeing.
- Recognise and promote examples of positive HSE performance and apply the appropriate intervention or escalation process where unsafe behaviours or repeated non-compliance are identified.
Employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Employees must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their health and safety legal requirements.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in an HSE Advisor, Safety Officer or similar role within the construction, fit-out or engineering industry.
- Recognised HSE qualification such as NEBOSH International General Certificate.
- Trakhees Safety Advisor Registration Scheme (SARS), desired.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with project teams, Trade Contractors, Clients and Consultants.
- Ability to positively influence workforce behaviour through coaching, engagement and intervention.
- Strong report writing and record-keeping skills, with good attention to detail.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications and digital HSE reporting or inspection systems.
- Additional qualifications in areas such as First Aid, Fire Safety, Work at Height, Lifting Operations or Incident Investigation would be beneficial.
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