Health and Safety Officer / Advisor

Calibre Search; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established civil engineering and rail infrastructure company seeks an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join their South Yorkshire team. In this site-based advisory role, you will ensure projects are compliant with safety regulations and industry standards while promoting a culture of wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 H&S qualification and relevant sector experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 H&S qualification required.
• Experience in civil engineering, construction, or rail sector is essential.
• Professional membership (e.g., TechIOSH) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advise teams on health & safety legislation and best practices.
• Conduct nationwide site inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Compile detailed reports and support policy development.

Skills

Report Writing

Communication

Risk Assessment

Safety Legislation

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Officer / Advisor
South Yorkshire
To 40k DOE

We're working with a respected civil engineering and rail infrastructure business that's looking to bring an experienced Health & Safety Officer on board. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive H&S professional who thrives in a site-based, advisory role-helping to ensure that projects are delivered safely, legally, and to the highest industry standards.
The Role
You'll work closely with site teams, managers, and directors to deliver H&S support across the business. This includes auditing, compliance monitoring, investigations, and driving forward a culture of safety and wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising teams on relevant health & safety legislation and best practices
• Conducting nationwide site inspections, audits, and investigations
• Compiling clear, detailed reports outlining key findings and recommendations
• Supporting the development and review of policies, procedures, and risk assessments
• Analysing H&S data to inform future initiatives and action plans
• Delivering engaging presentations and toolbox talks
• Promoting employee wellbeing and providing access to relevant support

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 H&S qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate, or equivalent)
• Civil engineering, construction, or rail sector experience is essential
• Demonstrable ability to draft and implement effective risk assessments
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Willingness to travel for nationwide site visits and inspections
• A relevant professional membership (e.g. TechIOSH or higher) would be beneficial

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.