Health Safety and Environmental Advisor

We are looking for a Health Safety and Environmental Advisor to join our team to provide Health and Safety support to our West of Scotland region. You will act as the focal point and champion for HSE, working closely with the regional management team and project management teams to continuously improve HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the HSE Managers and the regional management team and project management teams to continuously improve HSE performance.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance with the Cala Group Standards, HSE management system and statutory/legal requirements.
• Actively contribute to the development of the companies HSE management system and improvement plans.
• Initiate and maintain positive and pro-active measures to raise the level of HSE awareness and performance throughout all departments of the region and with our contractors.
• Assist in the development of the regional training plans and delivery of HSE related training courses.
• Provide advice and support and be actively involved in the letting of works packages and where necessary attend post tender and pre-start meetings with consultants or contractors.
• Conduct HSE inspections and compliance audits in line with the business strategy, and support effective close out of any actions arising.
• Visit all projects on a frequent basis to support, coach and advise the site teams in order to ensure that the highest HSE standards are achieved and maintained.
• Review HSE documentation and support the management team to ensure suitability.
• Ensure HSE information e.g. board reports, performance reports, bulletins, etc., is developed and effectively communicated within the region.
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported and investigated in accordance with Group requirements.
• Manage contact and develop good working relationships with enforcement agencies e.g. HSE, EA/SEPA, EHO, etc.).
• Demonstrate an awareness of opportunities to maximise subsidiary profits and improve margins and strive to create a culture of cost control within the HSE function.