Health & Safety Advisor

Unite People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering subcontractor in Stockport is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor. This role involves ensuring site safety, conducting audits, and supporting compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have H&S experience within civil engineering, a NEBOSH certification, and a proactive approach to safety. The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 along with benefits including a company vehicle and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Company vehicle/allowance

Strong job security

Support for additional training

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety within civil engineering or construction.
• Proven ability to prepare and review RAMS and risk assessments.
• Full UK driving licence required for a multi-site role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety tours.
• Prepare and review risk assessments.
• Promote best practices on site and support training delivery.

Skills

H&S experience within civil engineering

Good working knowledge of CDM

Confident communication

Organised and self-driven

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - Civil Engineering

📍 Location: Stockport
💼 Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
💷 Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Package

An established civil engineering subcontractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support HSEQ across a strong pipeline of infrastructure, drainage, groundworks, earthworks and demolition projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of site safety while working within a supportive and growing business.

The Role

As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with company standards.

• Conducting site inspections, audits and safety tours
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS / risk assessments
• Supporting behavioural safety and promoting best practice on site
• Accident & incident investigation and reporting
• Supporting ISO  9001 / 14001 / 45001 compliance and audits
• Assisting with inductions, toolbox talks and training delivery
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations
• Providing day-to-day H&S support across civils packages (drainage, highways, structures, groundworks)

What We're Looking For

• Previous H&S experience within civil engineering or construction
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or working towards)
• Good working knowledge of CDM, RAMS and site safety procedures
• Confident communicator with a proactive, hands‑on approach
• Organised, self‑driven and able to work independently
• Full UK driving licence - multi‑site role

Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle/allowance
• Strong job security with a solid forward order book
• Clear scope for progression as the business expands
• Support for additional training (NEBOSH Diploma, Lead Auditor etc.)