Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Alexander Associates; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Alexander Associates is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join its growing SHEQ team. You will provide senior-level H&S guidance across major construction and infrastructure projects, driving a proactive safety culture and influencing project teams and clients.

Essentially, you will bring extensive construction H&S experience, a strong grasp of UK legislation and CDM, and NEBOSH-level qualifications, with willingness to travel across regional sites.

Qualifications

• Significant H&S experience within the construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent occupational safety qualification.
• Construction-related H&S qualification and professional membership.
• Willingness to travel across regional project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert H&S advice to project and SHEQ teams.
• Support the implementation of policies, procedures, risk controls and management systems.
• Lead and support audits, inspections and SHEQ assurance activities.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Work closely with project teams and clients to identify and manage risks.
• Monitor performance data, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support compliance with UK H&S legislation, CDM and relevant HSE guidance.
• Promote continuous improvement and sustainable ways of working.
• Provide coaching and guidance to colleagues at all levels.

Skills

HSE experience

Construction sector

Leadership coaching

Data analysis

Audit and inspection

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Construction-related H&S qualification

IOSH membership (chartered/certified)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join a growing SHEQ team, supporting major construction and infrastructure projects across the region.

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

The successful candidate will provide senior-level health and safety advice, support project teams and help drive a strong, proactive safety culture.

Previous experience working within the water sector is desirable for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert H&S advice to project and SHEQ teams.
• Support the implementation of policies, procedures, risk controls and management systems.
• Lead and support audits, inspections and SHEQ assurance activities.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Work closely with project teams and clients to identify and manage risks.
• Monitor performance data, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support compliance with UK H&S legislation, CDM and relevant HSE guidance.
• Promote continuous improvement and sustainable ways of working.
• Provide coaching and guidance to colleagues at all levels.

Essential

• Significant H&S experience within the construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Good understanding of HSE guidance and construction best practice.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent occupational safety qualification.
• Construction-related H&S qualification.
• Appropriate professional H&S membership.
• Willingness to travel across regional project sites.

Desirable

• Water, utilities or infrastructure experience.
• Experience with ISO 45001 or similar management systems.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence.
• Chartered/Certified IOSH membership.
• Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills.

This is a great opportunity to join an established organisation delivering complex infrastructure projects, with the chance to influence safety performance, work with experienced teams and develop your career within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this position