H&S Design & Safety Advisor

H&S Design & Safety Advisor

Glasgow based

6 Month contract initially

The Design & Safety Advisor will Champion Health and Safety for Technical Services and ensure compliance with H&S Regulations. They will provide Health and Safety support to project teams in connection with construction and property maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities will include:

• Provide specialist professional advice and recommendations as it applies to the industry.
• Prepare and maintain project level CDM compliance strategies.  Undertake due diligence of the Principal Designer role across projects.
• Inform and assist clients in discharging their duties at each stage of the process under the CDM Regulations.
• Receive strategic briefs and advise on the development of the project brief.
• Review implications of procurement methods in respect of CDM regulations.
• Carrying out design reviews with team members and co-ordinate health and safety matters.
• Undertake other professional and technical duties in relation to vacant properties.
• Represent the LLP in a professional and diligent manner meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships.
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety and risk management procedures are understood and adhered to.

Essential Quals & Training

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) or equivalent.
• Construction related qualification to a minimum of HNC
• Experience of undertaking Health and Safety duties in a construction related environment.
• Commitment to CPD providing supporting evidence.
• Full driving licence

Experience Required

• Experience of working on a diverse portfolio of non-domestic assets.
• Experience of all current statutory and legislative requirements to perform the duties of the post. E
• xperience of delivering the role of Principal Designer / CDM Coordinator to public sector clients. Knowledge of asset management systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Experience of managing vacant property.
• Excellent time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Client management skills.
• Skilled in the use of information technology including all Microsoft programmes.