Health And Safety Advisor

NRL; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an EHS Advisor to enhance project safety in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves advising on safe work systems, conducting inspections, and fostering a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have NEBOSH certification, construction safety experience, and strong communication skills. This is an on-site position, crucial for maintaining high safety standards in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Significant on-site construction safety experience in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazards and advise on safe systems of work.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and engage with management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal

Education

NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate

Membership with IOSH at Technical level (TechIOSH)

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing:

As EHS Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project delivery by identifying hazards and advising on safe systems of work, including the preparation and review of method statements and risk assessments.
• Conducting regular site inspections and targeted audits to ensure compliance with internal standards and legal requirements.
• Promoting a proactive and positive safety culture across all levels of the project, encouraging behavioural safety and continuous learning.
• Engaging with management and workforce to ensure awareness and compliance with licensing conditions, environmental consents, impact assessments, and changes in HSE legislation or guidance.
• Developing and delivering forward-looking safety initiatives, coaching site teams, and contributing to lessons learned activities.
• Providing competent conventional safety advice and supporting injury/incident reporting and investigation processes.
• Working with the client and supply chain to ensure governance and consistency in EHS delivery across the project lifecycle.

This role provides a strong platform for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact on project safety while advancing their careers within a high-integrity, regulated environment.

What You’ll Need:

• NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate is essential.
• Significant on-site construction safety experience, preferably in highly regulated or complex project settings.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and the Principal Contractor role.
• Experience in incident reporting and investigation, with a methodical, evidence-based approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and IT skills, with the ability to interpret safety data and trends.
• Membership with IOSH at Technical level (TechIOSH) or higher.
• UK Citizenship is required due to the security-cleared nature of the site.
• Willingness and ability to obtain BPSS and SC or DV clearance, as required by the role.

Rate of Pay

From £45 to £50 per hour.

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness, UK (on-site role due to project nature)