Senior EHS Advisor

About us:

Since the 1950s, Leo Lynch has been providing the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial, food, commercial and retail industries with professional project management and high-calibre craftsmanship. 

At Leo Lynch, we build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Leo Lynch employs the best people, invests heavily in training and education, and ensures that the highest standards of health, safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation.

About the role:

As a Senior EHS Advisor the successful candidate will be responsible for driving Leo Lynch's safety culture on one of our many client locations.

Responsibilities:

•  Work effectively with the Project Manager and Construction Team with the implementation of the Integrated Management System.
• Provide EHS support to the site team.
• Liaise with Client, GC & other contractors EHS Advisors to ensure the safe delivery of the project.
• Maintain project EHS documentation and training records.
• Ensure the site is adequately set up with a Site-Specific Construction EHS Plan.
• Assist with the development of Risk Assessments & Method Statements.
• Carry out site safety inspections and behavioural audits as per the company SOP.
• Become familiar with and promote the 'Leo Lynch's Zero Quest - Zero Harm and Zero Defects.
• Report and Investigate incidents when they occur and ensure root causes are identified, mitigated and communicated.
• Communicate Safety Alerts through Toolbox Talk on a scheduled basis.
• Ensuring waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
• Ensure statutory forms and inspections are complete and recorded in a timely fashion.
• Drive a safety culture by being a champion of best practice; conducting training for new and existing employees on the importance of health and safety on the job; and by suggesting improvements to existing methods of work.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by the EHS&S Associate Director & EHS Manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Candidate requirements:

• HETAC Level 8 or Equivalent qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety.
• 5+ years' experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Experience in construction in the role of supporting PSCS.
• Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internal and external clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
• Strong communication & computer skills,
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.