H&S Advisor
H&S Advisor
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£45000 - £55000/annum
Category
Construction
Job Description
About the Client
We are currently recruiting for an experienced H&S Advisor to join the Health & Safety team of a well-established and growing construction and infrastructure group.
The business operates across a diverse range of sectors, including construction, civil engineering, highways, demolition, aggregates, waste management, transport and logistics, providing a varied and challenging working environment for an experienced H&S professional.
About the Role
As H&S Advisor, you will provide practical Health & Safety support and guidance across the business, working closely with operational teams and management to maintain high standards and promote a positive safety culture.
This is a varied role with responsibility for supporting audits, inspections, accident investigations, risk assessments, RAMS and the ongoing development of H&S policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide Health & Safety advice and support across the business and operational sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and H&S assessments.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead accident and incident investigations.
• Review risk assessments, method statements, procedures and other H&S documentation.
• Coordinate and maintain the internal H&S audit programme.
• Support external audits and ensure actions are followed through to completion.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of H&S policies, procedures and systems.
• Monitor H&S performance, KPIs and compliance across the business.
• Identify areas for improvement and support initiatives to continually improve H&S standards.
• Promote a positive and proactive Health & Safety culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Provide guidance and support to managers, supervisors and operational teams.
Requirements
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety – essential.
• Previous experience working within a Health & Safety role.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits and accident investigations.
• Good understanding of risk assessments and method statements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with employees at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Construction, civil engineering, transport, aggregates, quarrying or waste/recycling experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
• Opportunity to join an established and growing business.
• Varied role with exposure to multiple operational environments.
• Supportive Health & Safety team and wider management structure.
• Monday–Friday working pattern.
• Excellent opportunity for professional development and progression