Your new company A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and civil engineering projects across Northern Ireland. Working closely with operational and project teams, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance across a range of construction activities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation with a strong project pipeline and a commitment to developing its people.
Your new role As Health & Safety Advisor, you will provide practical health and safety support to site management teams, helping to drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting site inspections, audits, and safety tours across multiple projects.
- Supporting site teams with risk assessments, RAMS, and safe systems of work.
- Investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Delivering toolbox talks, inductions, and health & safety training sessions.
- Monitoring compliance with relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation.
- Advising site management and project teams on HSEQ best practices.
- Assisting with the development and continual improvement of management systems.
- Promoting a proactive and positive approach to health and safety throughout project delivery.
What you’ll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, or HSEQ Advisor within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities, or related sectors.
- A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
- Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Experience carrying out audits, inspections, incident investigations, and producing reports.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to build positive working relationships at all levels of an organisation.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Exposure to a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
- The chance to play a key role in shaping and improving health and safety performance across multiple projects.
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Skills:Health Safety Construction
Benefits:Negotiable
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