* Experienced Civils Health and Safety Advisor required

* Exciting new long-term venture

* Competitive salary and vehicle

An opportunity for a skilled Health and Safety Advisor with Civil Construction experience to join our client on an exciting long-term project

The company

A joint venture between 2 large civil construction companies, our client is embarking on a long-term project to demolish, redevelop and prepare for rebuild on large areas of existing housing around the Auckland area.

The role

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the initial focus of this role will be to assist in developing and implementing solid safety systems and processes for this new alliance.

In due course, the successful candidate will become a Site Safety Advisor for large scale redevelopments, including housing demolition and removal, upgrade and installation of existing or new infrastructure and preparation for rebuild.

The role requires an energetic and motivated, self-starter with a solid background in civil construction or closely related industry. Knowledge of Asbestos demolition and removal may be an advantage.

Duties

* Develop and implement compliant safety processes

* Design and deliver toolbox and prestart meetings

* Develop and maintain relevant safety documents and records

* Implement training material

* Conduct Risk Assessments in preparation for site work to begin

* Develop site specific safety plans

* Audit to internal and external standards

* Assist the Health and Safety Manager in other areas as required

Skills and experience

* Significant experience in a similar role is a must

* Relevant OSH qualifications

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Exceptional time management skills and the ability to drive change

* Full NZ Drivers Licence

* Solid IT skills

* Experience in Asbestos demolition may be of use

* The energy and motivation to develop and encourage a proactive safety culture

Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter in Word format via jobs@edenfx.co.nz

Preference will be given to NZ Citizens or those with a work visa already in place.

All applications will be acknowledged electronically in the first instance. If you have any questions, please call Amanda on 09 424 8367 quoting reference #2911.

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