H&S Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering / Construction Location: Central Newcastle Salary: Low to mid £40,000s per annum, plus car allowance or company car Employment Type: PAYE, full-time staff role Contract: Potentially permanent or 2-year fixed-term contract Fulcrum Recruitment is working with a well-established civil engineering main contractor based in the North East to source a Health & Safety Advisor. This is an opportunity to join a respected contractor delivering a major project in central Newcastle. The role could potentially be a permanent position from the outset, a two-year fixed-term contract, or a fixed-term position that leads to being retained beyond the initial two-year period, depending on workload and how discussions develop. Please note this is a PAYE, full-time role working 5 days per week. It is not a limited company, day-rate or part-time opportunity. The Role: * Supporting site teams with day-to-day health and safety matters * Carrying out site inspections, audits and safety checks * Reviewing and advising on RAMS * Delivering toolbox talks and site briefings * Supporting incident and near-miss investigations * Helping ensure works are delivered safely and in line with CDM requirements * Working closely with site management, subcontractors and specialist package contractors * Supporting a project involving working from height, scaffolding, shot blasting, repainting, steelwork, steel patch repairs and area replacements Ideal Experience: * Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within construction or civil engineering * NEBOSH Construction or NEBOSH General Certificate * Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 * Experience with RAMS, site inspections, audits, toolbox talks and incident investigation * TechIOSH or working towards * CSCS card, or willingness / eligibility to obtain one * Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience: * ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification, although the company would be prepared to invest in the right person if they do not already hold this * First Aid * Environmental / ISO 14001 awareness * Confined spaces awareness * Asbestos awareness * Experience working for a civil engineering main contractor or construction company Package / Opportunity: * Low to mid £40,000s per annum * Car allowance or company car * PAYE staff position * Opportunity to work with a well-established North East civil engineering main contractor * Advisor-level role, not the lead H&S position on site * Potential for longer-term employment depending on workload and future requirements For further details, please contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment