H&S Advisor

Position: H&S Advisor (Permanent)
Job title:

H&S Advisor

Location:

Barnsley

Salary or rate: £45,000 per year

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours or shifts: 40 hours per week, days

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced H&S Advisor to join a successful and well established organisation within the construction and civil engineering sector. This H&S Advisor position will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high health and safety standards across multiple active construction and infrastructure sites.

The successful H&S Advisor will work closely with site teams, supervisors, and senior management to ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation while promoting a strong and positive safety culture. This H&S Advisor role requires a proactive individual who is confident working across several sites, conducting inspections, and supporting continuous improvement of health and safety systems.

Regular travel between sites will be a key part of this H&S Advisor position, providing the opportunity to work on a variety of construction and civil engineering projects. The H&S Advisor will act as a trusted source of guidance for site teams, helping to maintain safe working environments and drive best practice throughout the organisation.

H&S job

Key responsibilities

• Provide competent health and safety advice to site managers, supervisors, and directors

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits across multiple construction and civil engineering projects

• Support compliance with current UK legislation including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015

• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommendations

• Deliver toolbox talks and contribute to safety briefings and training sessions

• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, records, and reporting systems

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company health and safety standards

• Support external audits and client inspections

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the organisation’s health and safety management systems

Skills and experience required

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification

• Previous experience working as a H&S Advisor within a construction or civil engineering environment

• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations

• Excellent communication and report writing skills

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate

• Membership of IOSH such as TechIOSH or above

• Experience working on groundworks or infrastructure projects

• Knowledge of ISOhealth and safety management systems

If you are an experienced H&S Advisor looking for your next opportunity within the construction or civil engineering sector, this role offers the chance to make a real impact across multiple projects.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this H&S Advisor opportunity. Early applications are encouraged