Health and Safety Advisor

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Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering & Construction

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We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a growing civil engineering and construction business, supporting the safe delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor looking to develop their career within a well-established contractor that places safety, quality, and continuous improvement at the heart of everything it does.

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As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with project teams to promote a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, and support the successful implementation of ISO 45001 management systems across multiple sites.

The Role\n

As a Health & Safety Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

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• Providing day-to-day health and safety advice and guidance to site management teams.
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• Promoting a proactive and positive health and safety culture across all projects.
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• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, company procedures, and client requirements.
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• Carrying out regular site inspections and audits to monitor standards and identify improvements.
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• Supporting supervisors with the completion of risk assessments, inspections, briefings, and other safety documentation.
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• Delivering toolbox talks and health, safety and wellbeing briefings.
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• Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
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• Reviewing RAMS, method statements, and other project documentation to ensure compliance.
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• Supporting the implementation and ongoing management of the ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
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• Attending and leading safety meetings where required.
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• Producing reports and monitoring key health and safety performance indicators.
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• Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and operational teams.
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Requirements\n

To be considered for this Health & Safety Advisor position, you should have:

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• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within construction or civil engineering.
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• Recognised Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent).
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• Valid CSCS Card.
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• Full UK driving licence.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
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• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
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Desirable Skills\n

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• Experience working on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
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• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM or another recognised professional body.
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• Knowledge and experience of ISO 45001 management systems.
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• Previous experience supporting large infrastructure or utilities projects.
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Personal Attributes\n

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• Passionate about promoting high standards of health and safety.
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• Positive, proactive and approachable.
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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• Able to influence and engage teams at all levels.
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• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative.
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• Comfortable challenging unsafe behaviours and driving continuous improvement.
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• Committed to delivering a safe working environment for everyone on site.
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What's on Offer\n

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• Competitive salary.
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• Ongoing training and career development.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Income protection.
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• Life assurance.
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• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 support.
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• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
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• Salary sacrifice schemes.
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• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
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• Long-term career progression within a growing civil engineering and construction business.
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If you're an experienced Health & Safety Advisor looking to join a respected contractor with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

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