Health And Safety Advisor

Carrington West; Middleton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor based in Manchester. The role involves conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with safety legislation, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Candidates should have a NEBOSH qualification and relevant civil engineering experience. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 and includes a company car and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or strong industry experience considered.
• Previous civil engineering experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Support project teams with safety management.
• Deliver safety training to site staff.
• Promote safety culture across projects.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma preferred

Civil engineering experience

Communication and influencing skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Flexibility to travel

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Advisor based in Manchester (with travel across sites). Salary £40,000 - £50,000 + company car. Join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across highways, energy, and wider civil infrastructure sectors. The role supports project teams and aims to raise safety standards across the business.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments across multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and company policies.
• Support project managers and site teams with method statements and safe systems of work.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training, and safety briefings to site staff.
• Promote and embed a proactive health & safety culture across all sites.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and regulators as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma preferred, though NEBOSH General Certificate with strong industry experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience within civil engineering (highways, utilities, or energy infrastructure desirable).
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction HSE practices.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage site teams at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel between sites, with some staying away when required.

Package

• £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Company car
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development opportunities

Notes

FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Amy Maxwell at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed) for more information.

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