Health & Safety Officer – Main Contractor – London

AA Euro Group are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join a client of ours based in London. The role will report to the Project Manager and will be responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety in accordance with our policies and relevant statutory provisions. The Safety Officer must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety are adopted onsite.

Key Responsibilities

* Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System

* Ensuring that a record of statutory inspections is kept for all activities and plant equipment

* Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority and conducting inspector site visits as required

* Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new on-site employees and contractors

* Managing and recommending PPE for on-site employees

* Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contra charges, training, purchases, etc.

* Organising and chairing site Safety Meetings

* Reviewing sub-contractors' Safety Statements and Safety Compliance

* Assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements

* Maintaining and communicating site Emergency Plans

* Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping Group Safety Manager updated

* Ensuring First Aiders are available and that all necessary supplies and certificates are maintained

* Collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File in preparation for handover to the Client

Requirements:

Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential.

2 years on site Safety Officer experience, ideally in construction

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in the construction industry