HAVS & COSHH Coordinator

Reference: HAVSCOSHHKU 
Type: Contract 
Position: HAVS & COSHH Coordinator 
Location: Coventry, England 
Industry: Transport and Rail 
Salary: Up to £17.00 per hour + Inside IR35 

Role Purpose

To coordinate and oversee HAVS and COSHH requirements across the project, providing practical Health & Safety support to construction teams, subcontractors and the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain COSHH assessments, registers and control measures.
• Coordinate HAVS risk assessments, exposure monitoring and health surveillance.
• Support the selection of lower-vibration tools and safer working methods.
• Arrange face-fit testing and ensure appropriate emergency equipment is available.
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice to project teams and subcontractors.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety training.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and compliance checks, ensuring actions are closed out.
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Maintain Health & Safety records and performance data.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the workforce and supply chain.
• Support the wider Health & Safety team with project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Construction / civil engineering Health & Safety experience.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent.
• IOSH membership or working towards membership.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM 2015.
• Practical experience of COSHH and HAVS management.
• Experience working around construction plant, lifting operations, excavations, work at height and public interfaces.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent.
• TechIOSH or equivalent.
• Experience within road, rail or major civil engineering projects.
• Experience delivering safety training and toolbox talks.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive Health & Safety professional with strong COSHH and HAVS knowledge, able to work closely with construction teams and subcontractors to identify risks, implement practical controls and drive continuous improvement in site safety.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.