Job Description

About the Company - NESFircroft are working on behalf of an industry leading Power Cabling client who require CV’s for review in preparation to fulfil the role of Health and Safety Advisor UK on their high profile cabling project.

About the Role - The role will be a full time site based role as the project becomes more established. The role will be available on a Contract basis. For the correct, competent and suitable candidate, the role will be based on a 12 month renewable contract based on the project in Dunbar, Scotland.

This has been assessed as INSIDE IR35. PAYE or Umbrella company only

The Advisor position will include departmental and project specific reporting lines, to support the project. The role will focus on giving Health and Safety advice for the onshore installation activities performed by the business and its supporting contractors. The ideal candidate will be expected to demonstrate proactiveness through regular participation in site safety tours, audits, and attendance at the site health safety meetings ensuring the Business fulfil the role of Principal Contractor under the UK CDM Regulations

Responsibilities -

Site Establishment

Site demarcation fencing

Access roads/entrances onto construction easement

Trial Holes (Joint bay positions)

Topsoil strip

Construct Haul Roads

Construct Road / Ditch Crossings

Proving pits and access to HDD entry/exit excavations

Duct proving & cleaning and any associated remedials

Joint bay excavation

Ducts recleaned immediately prior to cable installation

Cable installation (Power & Fibre)

Cable jointing, splicing and associated progressive testing

Reinstatement and demarcation fencing removed

Demobilisation

Qualifications -

Nationally recognized certificate or equivalent in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, NVQ,NCRQ)

Hold a valid CSCS or CCNSG Card

At least 3 years’ experience in a Health and Safety Advisor role

Trained in accident incident investigation techniques inc root cause analysis

Have active Continual Professional Development as a Health and Safety professional

Hold IOSH Membership

Previously held advisory positions on Renewable Energy, HVDC or Transmission Projects

Competent and proficient onshore civil and energy construction projects

Worked previously for a Principal Contractor under UK CDM Regulations

Fully conversant in UK Health and Safety Legislation

Proficient in ALARP Risk Management Principles

Comfortable writing project plans and procedures to manage health and safety

Must be customer facing, feel comfortable managing tier contractors and previous managing a small team

Must be proactive and self-motivated

Ideally have previous Scottish Power / Iberdrola project experience

Proficient in the English language and Microsoft Office

Must have the right to work in the UK

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients