Construction Safety Specialist
Transport & Infrastructure
Closing Date: 15 September 2020
Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.
We are looking for a Construction Safety Specialist to ensure that Health & Safety policies and procedures are effectively embedded across the project in compliance with the local and International rules and regulations.
A typical week would include:
- Implement HSEQ policies, procedures and standards
- Assess, communicate and monitor HSE performance and compliance in line with statutory requirements
- Communicate effectively with site personnel and colleagues to promote health and safety at work
- Ensure that health & safety is embedded into all work practices in line with the WSP policies
- Promote and encourage positive behaviours in support of the achievement of a positive health & safety culture.
- Promote and encourage positive behaviours in support of the achievement of a positive health & safety culture
- Conduct regular HSE inspections and audits to assess the levels of compliance with current WSP and legal requirements
- Review and comment on contractors HSE documents, method statements and risk assessments for compliance
- Ensure compliance of traffic management plans and site traffic detours for all safety aspects
- Coordinate with the general public and other government agencies regarding safety and traffic management implementation
- Lead HSE meetings with contractors on site and keep records thereof
- Provide advice and support to assist site management to fulfil their HSE responsibilities to the high standards demanded by the business
- Support the delivery of training and awareness sessions as required
- Maintain project HSE documentation in line with internal HSEQ standards and client requirements.
- lead the investigation of incidents and non-conformances to establish immediate, underlying and root causes to prevent recurrence
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
• Minimum of 15 years experience in health & safety in construction supervision projects
• BSc Degree, a NEBOSH Diploma, or other relevant qualification
• Chartered Member of IOSH(CMIOSH), or working towards this status(GradIOSH)
What if we can?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded
in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who
we are? Here at WSP – we can!
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard
benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and
paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive
culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to
WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and
experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from
suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability,
age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We
will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.