Health & Safety Officer

The Health & Safety Advisor supports the implementation and monitoring of health and safety systems across construction projects and within the wider business. Working closely with the Senior Health & Safety Manager, site management, and project teams, the role helps ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and promotes a positive safety culture on site.

The Health & Safety Advisor will carry out inspections, provide guidance to site teams, assist with training, and support incident investigations to ensure safe working environments are maintained across all projects

Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Support compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards
• Assist in implementing and monitoring company health and safety policies and procedures
• Support site management in meeting their health and safety responsibilities
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety across sites

Risk Management & Safe Systems of Work

• Review subcontractor RAMS under guidance of the Senior Health & Safety Manager
• Assist in ensuring suitable and sufficient risk assessments are in place for site activities
• Support review and implementation of safe working procedures and method statements
• Monitor compliance with safe systems of work on site
• Assist in ensuring appropriate health and safety equipment, including PPE, is provided, used correctly, and recorded

Inspections, Monitoring & Proactive Safety

• Carry out regular site safety inspections and audits
• Identify hazards, non-conformances, and areas for improvement
• Support close-out of inspection findings and corrective actions
• Report safety observations and trends to the Senior Health & Safety Manager

Training, Awareness & Culture

• Promote a positive health and safety culture across site teams and subcontractors
• Assist with health and safety training requirements
• Support delivery of site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
• Support health and safety initiatives to improve awareness and compliance

Incident Management & Emergency Response

• Assist with accident and incident investigations and reporting
• Support maintenance of incident records in line with legal and company requirements
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of emergency procedures and plans Respond to health and safety-related issues or concerns on site

Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation
• Provide reports and updates to the Senior Health & Safety Manager
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews