Construction Health & Safety Advisor

Riada Resourcing; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Belfast is looking for a Construction Health & Safety Advisor to support safe working practices across projects. The role involves reviewing safety plans, delivering training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Health & Safety and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a temporary contract with a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

35 days annual leave pro rata

Temporary contract with potential ongoing work

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience in a Construction Health & Safety Advisor role.
• Experience collating pre-construction information and reviewing safety plans.
• Must have access to transport for job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review construction phase plans.
• Design and deliver health and safety training.
• Compile and maintain records and performance indicators.

Skills

Site inspections

Health and safety training

Report development

Occupational Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Overview

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking a Construction Health & Safety Advisor to support safe working practices across projects, ensuring compliance, providing training and driving health and safety standards across the organisation.

Location: The Housing Centre, Belfast. Travel to other locations may be required.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Salary: £18.72 - £21.52 per hour.

Leave: 35 days annual leave pro rata.

Status: Temporary, ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing construction phase plans.
• Produce reports, collect and analyse data and attend meetings where you will communicate your findings and recommendations.
• Design and deliver training & provide information / support to internal & external stakeholders.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and operation of policies and procedures.
• Compile and maintain appropriate records, statistics, and performance indicators.
• Participate in relevant meetings including Pre-Start meetings, Site meetings, and Risk Reduction meetings.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification (level 6) in Occupational Health & Safety or a relevant professional qualification And can demonstrate 2 years of relevant experience in a Construction Health & Safety Advisor / Officer role.
• Or can demonstrate that you are currently progressing through a level 6 course in Occupational Health & Safety and have 3 years of relevant experience in a Construction Health & Safety Advisor / Officer role.
• Significant experience in undertaking site inspections, developing reports and providing feedback on required remedial actions.
• Experience collating pre-construction information, and reviewing plans to include Construction Phase plans, Waste Management plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Experience developing and delivering health and safety training, and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at either technical or certified level.
• A CSR Card - (you will be expected to gain the Gold Health & Safety Practitioner CSR card on renewal).
• Candidates must have access to a form of transport to enable the candidate to fulfil the requirements of the post.