Health & Safety Officer & CDM Adviser

Teqniq is searching for a Health & Safety Officer & CDM Adviser to work in the public sector. 15 hours per week. 24 week contract.

Job Description:

The Health and Safety Officer and CDM Adviser will serve as the lead adviser on health and safety matters to the Service Director and Senior Managers within the Infrastructure and Transport Directorate. This role involves managing health and safety initiatives; promoting good practice and influencing others to adopt a strong health and safety culture and processes, to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and authority policy standards. The officer will also act as the principal Construction Design and Management (CDM) Adviser, providing expert advice and support on all CDM-related matters. The role requires balancing compliance with resourcing constraints, ensuring key risks are managed, and promoting appropriate behaviours within the Directorate. The officer will lead the production and review of the Directorate Health and Safety Management and Improvement Plan, report progress to the Health and Safety Board, and recommend necessary modifications. Additionally, the role includes conducting health and safety audits, managing budgets for health and safety improvements, and ensuring effective arrangements for monitoring health and safety performance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional codes of conduct.
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing within the Directorate to promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Lead the production and review of the Directorate Health and Safety Management and Improvement Plan.
• Act as the principal adviser on CDM Regulations, ensuring compliance on all relevant construction projects.
• Conduct health and safety audits to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage approved budgets for health and safety improvements.
• Develop and maintain document management systems for health, safety, and wellbeing materials.
• Support activity associated with Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims.
• Ensure effective arrangements for the measurement and monitoring of health and safety performance.
• Monitor changes to legislation and guidance and consider implications for existing policies and practices. Produce Guidance, Circulars, Codes of Practice, and draft Policies on Health and Safety matters specific to the Infrastructure and Transport Directorate.
• Coordinate health, safety, and wellbeing activities with key contractors.
• Lead the development and delivery of health and safety projects through the Directorate Health and Safety Working Group.

Requirements:

• A thorough understanding of The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and Regulations covered by the Act.
• In-depth knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Familiarity with health and safety management systems and best practices.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management techniques.
• Understanding of corporate health and safety policies and procedures.
• Awareness of current health and safety legislation and guidance.
• Previous experience in a health and safety advisory role within a complex organisation.
• Experience in managing health and safety initiatives and projects.
• Proven track record of conducting health and safety audits and inspections.
• Experience in providing CDM advice and support on construction projects.
• Experience in managing budgets for health and safety improvements.
• Experience in developing and maintaining document management systems.
• Level 2 qualification equivalent to 5 GCSEs grade A-C, including Maths and English.
• Level 3 qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels.
• Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) qualification or similar.
• Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Membership.
• Level 6 qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to motivate and empower.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency in using health and safety management software and tools.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and work in complex environments.
• Proficiency in report writing and presenting findings to senior management.
• Able to assess risks, document findings and work collaboratively to agree and implement risk management approach.

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