Project HSE Advisor
£40,000–£50,000 per year
Permanent
Full time
Monday – Friday
Weston-Super-Mare West

Who are MJ Church

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

MJ Church has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join our growing team on the St George Bridge refurbishment project. MJ Church will be acting as Principal Contractor on behalf of National Highways, with the role reporting directly to the Civil Engineering HSE Manager and Project Manager. This is a key project-based leader role, responsible for driving HSE standards, supporting delivery teams, and providing clear direction for the HSE function.

Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure compliance with MJ Church management system.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with National Highways, Designers, the project team, supply chain and client representatives.
  • Lead the development of innovative ways to promote a strong Health, Safety & Environmental culture and awareness across the project.
  • Monitor and advise the project team regarding legal compliance, Principal Contractor responsibilities and industry best practice.
  • Advise & assist in the development of Safe Systems of works.
  • Work independently or in a team to meet specific requirements.
  • Manage, support and develop direct reports, setting clear expectations and ensuring effective performance across the project HSE team.
  • Provide visible HSE leadership on site, working closely with the project team to embed duties and National Highways requirements.
  • Conduct training and cultural campaigns.
  • Chair Health, Safety & Environment meeting, providing a proactive and positive contribution.
  • Conduct Employee Consultations.
  • Understand, advise and help discharge CDM 2015 duties applicable to the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer role.
  • Conduct effective monitoring and reporting regimes in line with contract and business requirements.
  • Collaborate with department heads and project personnel.
  • Conduct accident, incident & near miss investigations.
  • Work closely with our supply chain and clients to promote and deliver excellence.
  • Assist operational teams to provide HSE knowledge and expertise, demonstrating a hands-on approach.

Who You Are

You have HSE advisory experience and can lead others and influence project teams. You are a practical problem solver, communicate clearly, pay attention to detail and manage your own workload.

Key Skills 

  • Understanding of temporary works.
  • Accident & Incident Management.
  • A pragmatic Problem Solver.
  • Someone who takes pride in what they deliver, focusing on the detail.
  • Proven ability to lead others, manage direct reports and influence multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Be self-motivated in order to manage and drive individual workload.
  • Be hungry to learn and develop.
  • Capacity to work independently and as a team.
  • Give clear and concise information.
  • NEBOSH General/ Construction.
  • Full UK Driving license.
  • Proven experience of working within a HSE Advisor role with the desire and ambition to progress into a leadership role.

Desirable

  • GradIOSH or working towards.
  • NVQ L5/6, Diploma.

Job Benefits

  • Company car.
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee mentoring programme.
  • Life insurance.
  • On-site parking.

Work Location: In person

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