Health & Safety Advisor

Willmott Dixon; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering company in the UK is seeking a Project SHE Advisor to manage occupational health, safety, and environmental issues on projects. The successful candidate will guide safety practices, investigate incidents, and support project compliance with safety standards. Qualifications include knowledge of health and safety legislation and excellent communication skills. We pride ourselves on inclusivity and provide clear development paths for our employees.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Understanding of industry-leading 'Best Practice'.
• Experience in supporting project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ensure the 'Safety First and Foremost' message is visible.
• Investigate all SHE-related accidents and incidents.
• Support the application of the Health and Safety Management System.
• Develop processes for known SHE problems.
• Support supply chain SHE performance reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Communication and interpersonal skills

Report writing

IT skills

Experience in leading a safety culture

Education

Understanding of OHSAS 45001

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Project SHE (Safety, Health and Environmental Advisor) to join our growing team. You will be supporting the assigned project to implement and maintain an "industry leading" and compliant Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental management system, and will also provide support to the Project Manager, Project Team and Client by undertaking Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) inspections and promoting a commitment to continuous improvement across the project.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety: Provide guidance to ensure the "Safety First and Foremost" message is visible and alive throughout all project activities. Assist the Project Manager in planning and coordinating weekly site inspections, promote safe working practices, ensure compliance with the NG Bailey’s SHE Policy and Procedures, support the identification and resolution of non‑compliance issues, and monitor and report project SHE performance.
• Incident Management: Investigate all SHE‑related accidents and incidents in accordance with the Company’s 2‑2‑2 process, ensure accident reports are completed thoroughly and submitted on time, capture learnings and corrective actions, and communicate findings promptly to enable timely implementation of required actions.
• Training and Competence: Support application of the Health and Safety Management System, interface with the Project Team to cascade information and ensure campaigns are implemented as necessary.
• Best Practice and Continuous Improvement: Develop processes and solutions for known SHE problems, and report innovation to DHSM to ensure consistency across regions.
• Supply Chain Management: Support supply chain SHE performance reviews, and ensure SHE alerts and knowledge shares are communicated to the NGB supply chain.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and an understanding of industry‑leading "Best Practice" and/or recognised standards, in a relevant sector.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 45001).
• Good report writing, IT skills and excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading a safety culture and supporting project teams.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About the Company

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.