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