H&S Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Lancashire
Reporting to: SHEQ Manager

Salary: £30K – £35K

Package: Bonus, 45p Mileage, travel expenses, 20 days hol (rising to 25), Hotels & trains pre-booked (when needed)

Working Hours: 8:30am – 5pm

We’re currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing construction and shopfitting contractor with a strong UK-wide presence. This business partners with some of the country’s most recognisable brands across the food, beverage, and leisure sectors, and also takes on principal contractor responsibility for high-profile projects. With a forward-thinking approach that embraces new technology, they remain committed to their core culture of putting client needs first.

Their operational delivery teams are highly experienced, and they are now seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to join the in-house SHEQ function. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team, working alongside a Health & Safety Manager and administrative support to maintain and raise site standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Operations Team on all construction health & safety matters, ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards and legislation.
Champion a positive health & safety culture across the organisation.
Provide guidance to stakeholders, both client and contractor side, to ensure compliance with regulations and accredited standards.
Work closely with Site Managers to deliver operational health & safety support.
Ensure risk assessments are completed and reviewed across all areas of the business, including office and workshop environments.
Assist departments in implementing and maintaining effective risk control procedures.
Collate team data for regular reviews with managers, including accident statistics, weekly site checks, and toolbox talks.
Assist with accident investigations, identifying trends and ensuring corrective actions are followed through.
Maintain and update the company’s health & safety policies and procedures.
Prepare and compile Construction Phase Plans, fire risk assessments, and RAMS for projects in line with CDM requirements.
Support the subcontractor pre-qualification process where needed.
Undertake site inspections across the Northwest, with occasional nationwide travel if required.
Provide support to the Health & Safety Manager within the joinery workshop, including inspections, safe systems of work reviews, and risk assessments.
Experience with the Procore platform would be an advantage. 

Candidate Profile

Strong administrative skills, confident with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
Minimum of 12 months’ experience in a similar health & safety role within the construction industry.
NEBOSH General/Construction or equivalent qualification (essential).
Enthusiastic about health & safety and proactive in promoting best practice.
Understanding of the commercial shopfitting environment (desirable).
Full UK driving licence required; CSCS card beneficial