Health And Safety Advisor

GTS Group Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civils contractor in the Northeast England is seeking an HSQE Advisor/Senior HSQE Advisor to join their collaborative team. The role involves approximately three days on-site, focusing on supporting operational teams and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, a proven ability to influence site teams, and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance and private health insurance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Expenses covered for overnight accommodation

Business mileage

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience influencing site teams to drive safe behaviors.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Business Management System.
• Proactively identify issues and influence positive change.
• Ensure safe systems of work are followed across projects.
• Manage internal audits conducted in-house.
• Provide expert advice on H&S legislation and best practice.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Proven ability to influence site teams and drive safe behaviours

Comfortable working independently across multiple sites

Job description

HSQE Advisor / Senior HSQE Advisor

📍 Northeast England

🚆 Major Civils Contractor

We are a leading rail infrastructure contractor, with a strong order book and a newly secured £20m per year framework for the next 8 years, we’re on an ambitious journey to grow the business to £200m turnover within the next 4 years.

To support this growth, we’re looking to appoint an HSQE Advisor or Senior HSQE Advisor to join our collaborative, down-to-earth team.

🔍 The Role

This is a hands-on, site-focused role, where you’ll spend around 3 days per week on site or in the office, supporting operational teams and embedding safe, compliant working practices.

Key responsibilities include :

• Supporting and maintaining the Business Management System
• Proactively identifying issues and influencing positive change
• Preventing accidents and incidents through visible HSQE leadership
• Ensuring safe systems of work are followed across projects
• Managing internal audits (all conducted in-house)
• Maintaining and improving the HSQE Management System
• Providing expert advice on H&S legislation and best practice

✅ About You

• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Proven ability to influence site teams and drive safe behavioursComfortable working independently across multiple sites
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Rail or heavy civils background preferred

💼 Package & Benefits

• Salary :
• HSQE Advisor : £50,000 – £55,000
• Senior HSQE Advisor : £55,000 – £60,000
• Car allowance, Private health insurance, Discretionary bonus
• Expenses covered : overnight accommodation, business mileage, professional subscriptions

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a business with long-term secured work
• Play a key role in a company on a major growth trajectory
• Work with practical, common-sense people who value teamwork
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture where your input matters

📩 Interested?

Apply now or message us directly to find out more about this opportunity.