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Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Hays Construction and Property
Posted a day ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

Salary

£40000 - £65000/annum £62,000

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Hays Health & Safety is seeking a Senior HSQE Specialist for a major UK organisation focused on infrastructure and consultancy projects.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in health and safety management, along with qualifications such as a NEBOSH Diploma and Chartered membership of IOSH.
  • The position offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Key responsibilities include providing expert advice, managing audits, and promoting a proactive safety culture across projects.
  • The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and excellent communication skills.

Hays Health & Safety are thrilled to be working with a major UK organisation delivering complex infrastructure and consultancy projects across transport and public services.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join their specialist team, supporting operational delivery and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and environmental standards.

As a Senior HSQE Specialist, you'll provide expert advice and assurance across a portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal governance frameworks. You'll play a key role in embedding a proactive safety culture and influencing best practice throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to project and operational teams, delivering practical, risk-based solutions that add real value.
Develop and maintain clear, concise reports, procedures, and guidance aligned to corporate standards.
Lead and manage a risk-focused audit and inspection programme to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Support project teams in meeting legal and industry requirements, including CDM and integrated management systems.
Analyse data and trends to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Promote a culture of "Safety First" through engagement and collaboration at all levels.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6/7 qualification
Chartered (or working towards) membership of IOSH or similar
ISO 45001 Auditor qualification

Experience:
Strong technical knowledge within infrastructure, highways, or consultancy environments
Proven track record in implementing health & safety management systems
Understanding of environmental and quality systems integration

Skills:
Excellent knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM and CAD
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Competent in MS Office and ideally SharePoint, Power BI, and related tools

What's on Offer
Structured career development with clear progression pathways
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package including pension, health plan, and wellbeing initiatives
Generous holiday allowance and options to buy additional leave
Access to volunteering days and social value projects
Employee discount schemes and lifestyle perks

This role offers the chance to make a real impact on safety performance within a leading organisation delivering nationally significant projects. If you're passionate about driving standards and influencing positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

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