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Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Kirkby, Merseyside (site travel required)
Salary: 38-40K, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
My client is seeking a proactive and capable Health & Safety Advisor to support the ongoing development and implementation of health and safety practices across a variety of civil engineering and groundworks projects. This position reports to the Health & Safety Manager and will play a key role in helping to ensure our sites remain compliant, safe, and aligned with both company and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct audits and site inspections to ensure health and safety compliance.
- Prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and track close-out actions.
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents; identify trends and propose preventative measures.
- Support the H&S Manager with the implementation of company policies and procedures.
- Deliver toolbox talks and H&S communications on site.
- Provide practical, technical health and safety advice across multiple projects.
- Review risk assessments and method statements, providing guidance where required.
- Assist with project mobilisation by helping prepare H&S documentation and practical controls.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work flexibly and autonomously across multiple sites, predominantly in North-West England and North Wales.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a health and safety role.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate (desirable). NEBOSH general accepted.
- CSCS card (essential).
- IOSH membership or equivalent (desirable).
- Proven experience in construction or civil engineering environments.
- Competence in risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
- Organised, deadline-driven and adaptable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office {Excel, word, PowerPoint}.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Offer:
- Competitive salary (£30,000–£38,000 DOE)
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension scheme
- Mobile phone and laptop
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement for site travel
