Safety Advisor

JOB TITLE: Construction Safety Advisor

LOCATION: Forthcoming assignments in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Marseilles

DURATION: Permanent/Staff contracts are available given the extended nature of these work programmes. We will consider engagement with Interim/Associates/Consultants as well.

If you have the right to work in the EU and you are flexible on location or living within a commutable distance of the above mentioned cities, we would like to hear from you.

RATE OF PAY: €500+ Per Day

 

KEY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

D7 Recruitment is exclusively seeking Construction Safety Advisors for European Assignments on Data Centre Construction programmes. We support one of the world's leading data centre property developers with ongoing works in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium.

The Construction Safety Advisor will work closely with this client and their various construction and design partners, advising on health and safety processes following regulations, ensuring safety standards are maintained and documented, and issues are resolved according to safety guidelines.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the client (Real Estate Development) on Data Centre Construction programmes across Europe, you will confidently act as a H&S Professional, Advisor and Manager, liaising with senior members of the projects team.
• Work directly with clients and contractors, advising and promoting safe work practices, following up to date legislation and regulations.
• Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation – akin to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Deliver the Principal Designer role if required.
• Deliver clear legal advice to clients, surrounding all health and safety matters.
• Develop and implement health and safety management systems for clients’ projects.
• Conduct specialist risk assessments.
• Undertake H&S audits and write professional reports.
• Provide support developing and delivering training course to new and existing clients.
• Support other team members by sharing your knowledge and expertise.
• Provide support to our internal business functions and processes.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Essential        

• Experience and working knowledge of European Construction Law akin to the CDM Regulations 2015.
• NEBOSH General or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• APS Principal Designer (or similar Design Awareness course).
• CDM Awareness.
• Openminded attitude with the ability to adapt to change.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office).
• Flexibility in terms of commuting.
• Communicates clearly across all platforms, is engaging and can speak to anyone at all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced demanding environment and enjoys resolving conflict.
• Ability to take on difficult challenges and has excellent problem-solving skills.
• Patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
• Focused with good attention to detail.
• Able to react quickly and efficiently to changing demands and requirements.      

Desirable

• IOSH Train the Trainer.
• NEBOSH Diploma.

KEY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Flexible in terms of the ability to operate and contribute in a changing environment.
• A team player, working alongside others with positivity and respect.
• Excellent planning, organising and prioritising skills.
• An ability to work towards, and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to communicate with a wide variety of individuals and build relationships.
• Highly motivated and driven, with a positive work ethic.