Client qualify for GIS: Yes (Disability Confident Scheme)
The Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) at site is a former test and development nuclear power station now undergoing decommissioning. To support the decommissioning programme over the duration of the programme several infrastructure upgrades and new facilities are required as well as demolition of existing support buildings. This includes the following:
Replacement and repairs to external building fabric
Maintenance of building structures
Construction of a new ventilation plant room and tie into existing facilities
Demolition of disused store buildings and construction of a replacement modern standards store.
The balance of projects will include scope where PFR is acting as both the Client and Principal Contractor CDM roles as well as acting as the Client with an appointed Principle Contractor. An experienced Construction Safety Advisor is required to support the PFR team and contractor staff to monitor the overall construction safety envelope and interfaces and provide specialist advise to the facility management team.
Core requirements of the role:
Review and comment on contractor documentation and site management system documents where required
Provide Industrial Health and Safety advice to Site construction and demolition projects
Advise and assist projects with the preparation of pre-construction information
Mentor other Safety Advisors in the field of construction and CDM Regulations
Design and deliver Industrial Health & Safety Training
Liaise with stakeholders, including Regulators and auditors on Health and Safety issues
Undertake and report on planned and unplanned industrial health and safety inspections, report observed safety deficiencies and suggest remedial action
Represent client at internal forums
Contribute to and on occasion lead risk assessments
Chair or contribute to investigations
Skills/Experience:
Experience of construction site management
Suitable accredited training for construction safety professionals e.g. CITB/IOSH
CDM Compliance experience
Temporary Works supervisor/coordinator experience
Requires relevant NPORS/CITB training and construction industry experience
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