Health and Safety Advisor, Northern Ireland

GRAHAM Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The role involves supporting health and safety initiatives, conducting compliance audits, and promoting a safety culture. Candidates should be qualified with significant experience in construction and hold relevant certifications like NEBOSH. Excellent communication skills are essential. This position supports diverse teams and projects, reflecting the company's commitment to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Health and Safety (NEBOSH/NCRQ, BSc, MSc).
• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor in construction.
• Holder of CSCS / CSR / Safepass card.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and guidance on H&S matters.
• Promoting health and safety ethos across the company.
• Delivering training, inductions, and toolbox talks.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Knowledge of H&S legislation

Understanding of construction processes

Education

NEBOSH/NCRQ, BSc, MSc

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Health and Safety Advisor, Northern Ireland, Belfast

Client: GRAHAM Group

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 08cf05c3bc8f

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

About The Role

The Health and Safety Advisor will be based in Belfast, NI, within the Building division, working on projects such as the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast, with occasional travel across Northern Ireland. GRAHAM seeks a proactive individual with knowledge of construction methods, safety, health, environmental legislation, and procedures.

Reporting to the Head of H&S, the successful candidate will advise on flagship projects and support improvements to SHE procedures. The role involves engaging with site teams, business units, and clients to promote safety culture, ensure compliance, and foster continuous improvement.

The main responsibilities include:

• Providing support and guidance on H&S matters.
• Promoting health and safety ethos across the company and subcontractors.
• Leading health & safety initiatives.
• Conducting compliance and behavioral audits.
• Investigating incidents and high potential observations.
• Delivering training, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Reviewing safety documentation and preparing site bulletins.
• Updating legislation and safety memos.
• Assisting with construction phase plans, risk assessments, and environmental management plans.
• Encouraging observation reporting and representing the company at industry forums.

Additional duties may include responding to PQQs, bids, tenders, and assisting with waste and licensing applications.

Essential Competencies:

• Qualified in Health and Safety (NEBOSH/NCRQ, BSc, MSc).
• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor in construction.
• Holder of CSCS / CSR / Safepass card.
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation.
• Understanding of construction processes.
• At least 5 years’ H&S experience in construction or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in water, rail, or highways sectors.
• Excellent communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

Desirable Competencies:

• NEBOSH Diploma.
• Experience working directly with site teams.
• Progress toward or possession of Cert IOSH or similar.
• Knowledge of management standards (HSG65, Safe-T-Cert).
• Awareness of quality and environmental management systems.
• Knowledge of Behavioral Based Safety approaches.

Our Commitment

GRAHAM is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer accommodations during the application process. For accessibility needs, contact us via email or phone.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; check your eligibility before applying. A basic disclosure may be required for security clearance, and falsification of information can lead to disqualification or termination.

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