Job Description

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