Gemma Harris
Sutton,Select...
Summary
Ability to adapt and remain calm under pressure, leveraging exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Adept at public speaking and team building, with a strategic approach to planning and resourcefulness. Committed to driving success through flexibility, integrity and innovation, aiming to contribute effectively in challenging environments promoting safety culture throughout the company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health and safety advisor
Clarkson Evans
Bracknell
2025.07 - Current
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant regulations.
- Provided Health & Safety advice and support across all Clarkson Evans sites throughout the South and South East of England working with well established builders (New builds Residential Developments) such as: CALA, Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Redrow/ David Wilson, Persimmon, Vistry.
- Carry out regular site inspections and compliance audits.
- Verified that safe access and egress routes were maintained, ensuring walkways, emergency exits, and escape routes remained clear and unobstructed.
- Inspected site welfare facilities and first aid provisions to ensure they met legal requirements and project needs.
- Monitored use, maintenance, and storage of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure compliance and safety.
- Reviewing and updating risk assessments and method statements for each site.
- Supported site managers, supervisors, and electricians in maintaining safe systems of work.
- Deliver toolbox talks and safety inductions to site personnel.
- Delivered practical and classroom-based Working at Height training, covering safe use of ladders, step ladders, podiums, mobile access equipment, fall prevention, and inspection requirements.
- Delivered Manual Handling training, demonstrating safe lifting techniques, risk assessment principles, and methods for reducing musculoskeletal injuries.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture by encouraging hazard awareness, safe behaviours, and personal responsibility from the start of employment.
- Conducted investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and contributing factors to enhance future safety measures including RIDDOR where applicable.
- Collaborated with site management to implement corrective and preventive measures, minimising risk of repeat incidents.
- Acted as the main point of contact for health and safety matters, liaising effectively with clients, site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with clients, principal contractors, and site management teams to promote a collaborative approach to health and safety.
Domiciliary carer
My Homecare Surrey
Sutton
2020.03 - 2025.01
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Administered medication, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
- Assisted with mobility to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
- Adhered strictly to privacy rules, respecting the confidentiality rights of all clients.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Adapted work schedule to cover shifts during nights, weekends, and bank holidays., covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Civil Engineering Apprenticeship
Mott Macdonald
Croydon
2016.09 - 2017.09
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Construction & Built - Civil Engineering
Lambeth Collage
Clapham 2018.09 - 2019.09
NEBOSH Construction (Awaiting exam results) - Health and Safety
Phoenix
2025.07 -
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Flexibility to adapt
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
Certification
- FULL UK driving Licence
- HBF (Home Builder Federation Card)
- SSSTS Certificate
Timeline
Health and safety advisor
Clarkson Evans
2025.07 - Current
NEBOSH Construction (Awaiting exam results) - Health and Safety
Phoenix
2025.07 -
Domiciliary carer
My Homecare Surrey
2020.03 - 2025.01
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Construction & Built - Civil Engineering
Lambeth Collage
2018.09 - 2019.09
Civil Engineering Apprenticeship
Mott Macdonald
2016.09 - 2017.09