H&S Advisor

H&S Advisor

Employee type

Permanent

Salary

£45000 - £55000/annum

Category

Construction

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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