Health & Safety Advisor

Gap Construction; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to enhance safety standards across various sites in the North–West and North Wales. This role involves conducting audits, providing technical advice, and supporting the Health & Safety Manager with policies. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience, strong communication skills, and necessary certifications.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Mobile phone and laptop

Pension scheme

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.
• Confident delivering H&S messages on-site.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits and inspections across multiple sites to ensure full compliance.
• Prepare reports and follow up on improvements.
• Investigate accidents and propose preventive measures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

CSCS card

IOSH membership

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor
30,000 – 38,000
Kirkby, Merseyside (site travel required)
gap construction are looking for a capable and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join a civil engineering and groundworks contractor operating across the North–West and North Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role, working closely with the Health & Safety Manager to help maintain high safety standards across a range of sites. The company offers a supportive environment, ongoing training, and the chance to genuinely contribute to continuous improvement.
Performance Objectives

• Conduct regular audits and inspections across multiple sites to ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Prepare clear and detailed reports, track close–out actions, and follow up on improvements.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents; identify root causes and propose preventive measures.
• Support the Health & Safety Manager with the implementation of company–wide H&S policies and procedures.
• Deliver toolbox talks and site–based health & safety communications.
• Offer hands–on technical health and safety advice to operational teams.
• Review RAMS and provide guidance to ensure alignment with safe working practices.
• Assist with project mobilisation, ensuring all health & safety documentation is in place.
• Work across multiple sites, operating flexibly and autonomously.

Person Specification

• 2–3 years' experience in a similar Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate desirable (NEBOSH General accepted).
• CSCS card – essential.
• IOSH membership or equivalent – desirable.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, and incident investigations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – confident delivering H&S messages on–site.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 30,000 – 38,000 (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Pension scheme
• Mileage reimbursement
• Ongoing training and development

Apply
If you are interested in the above position, please contact James Hyland at gap construction or email your updated CV.

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