Health And Safety Advisor

ionic Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance and safety across civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include conducting audits, preparing reports, investigating incidents, and providing technical advice. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years in health and safety roles, a NEBOSH certificate, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Mobile phone and laptop

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Mileage reimbursement for site travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a health and safety role.
• Proven experience in construction or civil engineering environments.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and site inspections to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents.
• Provide practical, technical health and safety advice across multiple projects.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Incident Investigation

Risk Assessments

Interpersonal Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

CSCS Card

IOSH Membership

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Kirkby, Merseyside (site travel required)
Salary: 38–40K, depending on experience
Contract: Full–time, Permanent

About the Role:
My client is seeking a proactive and capable Health & Safety Advisor to support the ongoing development and implementation of health and safety practices across a variety of civil engineering and groundworks projects. This position reports to the Health & Safety Manager and will play a key role in helping to ensure our sites remain compliant, safe, and aligned with both company and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits and site inspections to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings, and track close–out actions.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents; identify trends and propose preventative measures.
• Support the H&S Manager with the implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Deliver toolbox talks and H&S communications on site.
• Provide practical, technical health and safety advice across multiple projects.
• Review risk assessments and method statements, providing guidance where required.
• Assist with project mobilisation by helping prepare H&S documentation and practical controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work flexibly and autonomously across multiple sites, predominantly in North–West England and North Wales.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 3 years experience in a health and safety role.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (desirable). NEBOSH general accepted.
• CSCS card (essential).
• IOSH membership or equivalent (desirable).
• Proven experience in construction or civil engineering environments.
• Competence in risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Organised, deadline–driven and adaptable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, word, PowerPoint .
• Full UK driving licence required.

Offer:

• Competitive salary (GBP30,000 GBP38,000 DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for site travel