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23/09/2021

McTaggart Construction Recruiting New Safety Advisor

McTaggart Construction has announced that they are recruiting for a new experienced Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Officer.

The role will report to the SHEQ Manager, and duties will include:

• Monitoring SHEQ compliance through site inspections and audits

• Maintaining, developing and enforcing the company SHEQ management system and closing out non-conformances

• Gathering data for performance reporting

• Providing advice to site management on compliance issues

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• Development of Risk Assessments and Method Statements

• Development and review of Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans

• Assisting with incident investigations

• Attendance at site meetings

• Delivering training, inductions, tool-box talks and identifying training needs

Candidate requirements (as a minimum):

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within the Construction industry

• Ability to successfully influence and engage others

• Strong interpersonal and team working skills

• NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

• Relevant environmental qualification

• Tech IOSH

• Knowledge and experience of ISO45001, ISO14001 AND ISO9001

• IT literate (Word & Excel)

• Clean driving licence

• References required

Applications can be made by sending a CV to SHEQ Manager: Jim.Smith@mctaggartconstruction.co.uk

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