Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Full Circle Technical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Circle Technical Recruitment is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support major projects across the North West. This senior, hands-on role collaborates with project teams, SHEQ, and clients to maintain high safety standards and foster a positive safety culture.

The position involves travel to regional sites and reporting into the regional SHEQ leadership team. You will provide senior-level advice on compliance with UK H&S legislation and CDM, lead audits and investigations, and

Qualifications

• Extensive HSE experience in the construction sector.
• Strong working knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Detailed knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and SHEQ management systems.
• Experience leading or supporting audits and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Providing senior‑level Health & Safety advice and support to project and SHEQ teams.
• Supporting the management of SHEQ risk across construction projects.
• Promoting a positive, proactive and consistent Health & Safety culture.
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls.
• Organising and supporting internal and external Health & Safety and SHEQ audits.
• Conducting and supporting accident and incident investigations.

Skills

HSE leadership

UK H&S legislation knowledge

Audits

Accident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NEBOSH Construction

IOSH membership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Location: North West / United Utilities Region

Sector: Construction / Water / Utilities / Infrastructure

Project-based role with travel across regional sites

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation, supporting major projects across the North West.

This is a senior, hands‑on Health & Safety role working closely with project teams, SHEQ colleagues and clients to support safe project delivery, maintain high standards and promote a positive health and safety culture across the region.

You will report into the regional SHEQ leadership team and provide senior‑level advice and support across a number of construction and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Providing senior‑level Health & Safety advice and support to project and SHEQ teams


• Supporting the management of SHEQ risk across construction projects


• Promoting a positive, proactive and consistent Health & Safety culture


• Supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls


• Organising and supporting internal and external Health & Safety and SHEQ audits


• Conducting and supporting accident and incident investigations


• Working closely with project teams to understand operational risks and day‑to‑day site challenges


• Advising project teams on compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations


• Working collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders on Health & Safety matters


• Supporting SHEQ assurance activities across the project lifecycle & Identifying opportunities to improve Health & Safety performance


• Analysing performance data and identifying trends, risks and areas for improvement


• Supporting the maintenance of externally certified management systems


• Providing coaching, guidance and feedback to colleagues and managers

The role will involve travelling to project sites across the region as required.

Ideally you'll have

• Extensive Health & Safety experience within the construction sector


• Strong working knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation


• Detailed knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations - CDM


• Strong understanding of HSE guidance, Approved Codes of Practice and construction industry best practice


• Experience working with Health & Safety / SHEQ management systems such as ISO 45001


• Experience supporting or carrying out Health & Safety and SHEQ audits


• Experience conducting or supporting accident and incident investigations


• A recognised Occupational Health & Safety qualification, ideally NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent


• A construction‑related Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH Construction


• Membership of a recognised Health & Safety professional body at an appropriate level


• Strong communication skills with the confidence to advise and influence at senior level


• The ability to work collaboratively with project teams, clients and other stakeholders


• Good organisational and time management skills


• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities


• Confidence making decisions and recognising when issues should be escalated


• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint


• Ability to travel across project sites within the region (full UK driving licence)


• Experience within the water, utilities or wider infrastructure sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

It would also be beneficial if you have

• Previous experience working as part of a SHEQ team


• Experience analysing Health & Safety performance data and identifying trends


• CSCS card and are Certified or Chartered membership of IOSH

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join a well‑established project delivery environment and take a senior role in supporting Health & Safety performance across a major regional programme.

Only applicants with the right to work in the UK can be considered.