Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Health and Safety professional who is ready to make a significant impact to our business. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Regional Health and Safety Advisor covering sites across our Northern UK Region (will initially be based on a project in Cleethorpes, but will cover other projects up to and including Scotland).
About Us: At VSL, we believe in fostering a positive health and safety culture, and you could play a key role in ensuring our commitment to occupational health and safety risk management. Joining us means contributing to the maintenance and adherence to our high Company Health and Safety standards.
Key Responsibilities: As a Regional Health and Safety Advisor, you will:

• Advise management on safety legislation and contribute to planning, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing protective measures.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety Manager, assisting in induction, training, and toolbox talks.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company standards.
• Analyse accidents and incidents, providing valuable statistics for managerial insights.
• Make recommendations for system improvements based on observations and experience.
• Liaise with Local Authorities and other statutory bodies as required.
• Prepare monthly Health and Safety Reports and manage information dissemination through various channels.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant Civil Works experience with high-level advisory and investigative skills.
• In-depth knowledge of UK regulations (LOLER, Work at Height, Asbestos, Manual Handling, COSHH, CDM, PUWER 18001).
• NEBOSH certification.
• Training delivery skills with good IT proficiency.
• Full current driving license.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Post tensioning experience and/or experience working on Highways.
• SMSTS Certificate, Master\xe2\x80\x99s level in relevant health and safety discipline.
• First Aid trained and/or AP certified.
• Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Why VSL UK

VSL\xe2\x80\x99s story started with a genuine technical revolution that helped broaden horizons for civil and construction engineers allowing them to push the boundaries of calculating structures further. Throughout the years we have continued to develop our products, equipment and construction technologies to respond to more and more stringent specifications in terms of quality, performance and construction speed.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits, including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to by 2 days for 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 service (max. 30 days)
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

Be Yourself! Here at the Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions. If you are a dedicated Health and Safety professional ready to make a positive impact, apply now.