Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Based at Stratford, E15 4PH or Sidcup DA14 5HU, candidates will be required to travel to development sites in London and the home counties.
Persona: Site based
Salary: Starting from £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience (plus essential car user allowance).
Closing date for completed applications: 31st May 2023
Interviews will be held on: 12th - 13th June 2023
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated
Previous applicants need not apply. The role requires specific qualifications and applicants must hold a full driver's license and vehicle - due to the remote locations of some of the sites - not being accessible by public transport.
We are recruiting Health & Safety Construction Advisors (two posts) in the Corporate Health & Safety Department which oversees and supports health and safety for our development projects (in-house and third-party developments) in London and the home counties regions.
The role is well suited to a highly motivated health and safety professional who will help ensure that health and safety legislation / L&Q’s policies and standards as well as agreed best practices are implemented and met within our in-house development sites and that advice and support is provided as required.
Led by the Head of Construction Safety, the Construction Safety team provides a key on-site service to oversee the successful delivery of stringent health and safety standards to help ensure the health, safety, wellbeing and welfare of the workforce and the protection of the environment.
The successful candidates will have previously worked in a similar role with proven experience in working within multi-site constructions environments ideally with the development of high-rise residential buildings. They must have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation applicable to development site undertakings and to keep themselves informed and updated on changes associated with new / updated legislation, guidance, and best practices.
They must possess as a minimum the NEBOSH Construction Certificate or an equivalent health and safety qualification that is construction related. This must be supported with professional membership of a health and safety institute such as IOSH of a grading of at least Tech IOSH or equivalent and actively maintain continuous professional development.
They must have strong interpersonal skills covering verbal communication, non-verbal communication and listing with people at all levels and covering L&Q staff, contractors, suppliers, and members of the public.
This role would suit an ambitious health and safety professional looking to further develop their career.
The successful candidate will:
- Be involved in all aspects of health and safety operations and contribute to strategic interventions that will improve health and safety performance.
- Possess a good working knowledge of temporary works, scaffolding, and lifting.
- Have knowledge of modern methods of construction such as timer frame, reinforced concrete and steel frame.
- Engage across sites, implementing health and safety policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation whilst developing contractors.
- Undertake site-based audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on the findings whilst providing advice and support.
- Assist with training, toolbox talks, inductions and investigating incidents where required.
- Assist with the review and the production of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and answering any health and safety related queries.
- Have experience of supporting the delivery and implementation of best practice initiatives on construction projects relating to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability.Possess a collaborative approach to service delivery, ensuring excellence in customer service in line with L&Q’s values.
In addition, the successful applicants will have:
- Access to a car and with a full driving license.
- The ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own workload.
- Experience of building and maintaining strong and effective stakeholder relationships.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Strong and effective communication and influencing skills.
- Experience in producing reports.
- A willingness to learn and develop health and safety knowledge and skills.
- Drive and enthusiasm with the ability to promote a positive safety culture.
At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.
Our commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the Southeast.
As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.
In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.
Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.