Health & Safety Advisor

VolkerWessels UK; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support Water Framework projects across Preston and the North Lake District. You will champion safety culture, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in civil engineering, a NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate, and excellent interpersonal skills for guiding staff.

This position offers benefits including competitive salary, private medical care, and flexible working opportunities, promoting a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable health and safety experience in civil engineering or construction.
• Understanding of BS OHSAS 45001 requirements.
• CSCS card holder.

Responsibilities

• Carry out audits and inspections in line with the management system.
• Act as an active member of the site team; support site activities.
• Promote Ripple behavioural programmes and the VolkerStevin Way.

Skills

Health and safety experience

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Ability to train and guide

Education

NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or equivalent

Tools

EcoOnline reporting system

HSE App

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor – United Utilities Framework

VolkerStevin, part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, is looking for an energetic Health & Safety Advisor to support Water Framework projects and ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures. The role involves working across projects from Preston to the North Lake District, championing safety culture, and building strong client relationships.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out audits and inspections in line with the management system, client requirements, and subcontractor audits.
• Visit each allocated project at least twice a month: one support visit and one Monthly HSE Inspection via HSE App.
• Ensure and attend monthly HSEQ site meetings and pre-let/pre-start meetings as required by the HSEQ Manager.
• Support external audit requirements when requested.
• Assist project teams with investigations and root cause analysis for specific quality issues.

Site Support

• Act as an active member of the site team, providing guidance and supporting site activities such as initiatives and continual improvement projects.

Client Relations

• Liaise with relevant members of the client HSEQ team and Enterprise.
• Support the HSEQ Manager in developing strong client relations and attend meetings when required.

Behaviour Change

• Promote Ripple behavioural programmes and the VolkerStevin Way.
• Provide guidance to projects via meetings and support Ripple Implementation sessions.

Accident & Incident Investigations

• Carry out investigations as required by the VolkerStevin management system and client requirements.
• Update EcoOnline reporting and monitor site compliance, ensuring timely action closures.

Communication & Coordination

• Support HSEQ staff in content creation for communications and brief sites accordingly.
• Distribute safety alerts and other communications to the sites.

About You

• Demonstrable health and safety experience in civil engineering or construction.
• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or equivalent (Tech IOSH).
• CSCS card holder.
• Understanding of BS OHSAS 45001 requirements.
• Working knowledge of health & safety legislation and ACoP’s.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and educate/train at all levels.
• Self‑confidence to build strong working relationships internally and externally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive annual leave with an extra day off on your birthday.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Private medical care.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts.
• Training and development opportunities and comprehensive skills‑based training.
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Mental, physical and financial support.
• 24/7 Virtual GP service.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion policies ensure respectful treatment for all stakeholders.

Health & Safety Commitment

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions for all staff. A mandatory drug & alcohol screening is required for all employees.