H&S Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

• Location: Nationwide projects (travel required)
• Head Office: Newcastle
• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum
• Hours: 35 per week
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Reports to: Compliance Director

We are working with an expanding construction business that is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to lead and champion health and safety across operational sites. This role is perfect for a hands-on professional who is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving health and safety standards.

Role Overview

The Health & Safety Advisor will travel to multiple sites, performing thorough inspections and audits, supporting incident investigations, and promoting a positive health and safety culture. Some projects may require full-time on-site presence Monday to Friday. Occasional overnight stays may be required. The role suits a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a focus on continual improvement and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Site Inspections & Audits

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legal and company health and safety standards in line with the agreed inspection and audit plan.
• Follow up on inspection or audit findings with the site manager before leaving site.
• Issue professional, actionable reports within 12 hours of site visit completion to the board and relevant stakeholders.
• Record results and scores on the company-wide database.

Incident Investigation & Reporting

• Attend site promptly to investigate incidents when required.
• Produce detailed and timely incident investigation reports, including root cause analysis and corrective actions in accordance with the company’s incident investigation procedure.
• Focus on preventing incidents and encourage staff to report all incidents, no matter how minor.
• Liaise with HSE or other regulatory authorities if required.

Compliance & Support

• Work closely with the Compliance Director to support wider safety and compliance initiatives, including implementation of policies and procedures.
• Report back to the Compliance Director any issues requiring escalation.
• Identify areas for improvement and contribute to the continuous development of health and safety practices by highlighting both good and bad practices.

Client & Auditor Liaison

• Engage professionally with client auditors and inspectors during visits and audits while building rapport.
• Ensure all audits are conducted effectively and feedback is actioned appropriately, maintaining a diplomatic approach.

Training & Development

• Deliver training and briefings on the company’s management system or other related topics as instructed by the Compliance Director.
• Promote health and safety awareness and foster a culture of ownership and accountability by leading by example and educating staff on an ongoing basis.

Leadership & Innovation

• Lead by example through professional conduct and visible commitment to safety.
• Drive innovation in safety practices and champion effective control measures.
• Encourage and mentor site teams to adopt best practices in health and safety.

Construction and Risk Management

• Coordinate the issuing of Construction Phase Plans with the support of the Compliance Director.
• Complete Construction Phase Plans as required, ensuring all deadlines are met and approvals obtained through correct channels.
• Review all risk assessments and safe systems of work to ensure compliance on site.
• Support and review contractor RAMS and assessments, ensuring high standards in contractor selection.
• Inspect and audit contractor work and practices.
• Report any non-conformities immediately to the Compliance Director.