Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor – United Utilities Framework

Volker Stevin, part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, is looking for an energetic Health & Safety Advisor to support Water Framework projects and ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures. The role involves working across projects from Preston to the North Lake District, championing safety culture, and building strong client relationships.

• Carry out audits and inspections in line with the management system, client requirements, and subcontractor audits.
• Visit each allocated project at least twice a month: one support visit and one Monthly HSE Inspection via HSE App.
• Ensure and attend monthly HSEQ site meetings and pre-let/pre-start meetings as required by the HSEQ Manager.
• Support external audit requirements when requested.
• Assist project teams with investigations and root cause analysis for specific quality issues.

• Act as an active member of the site team, providing guidance and supporting site activities such as initiatives and continual improvement projects.

• Liaise with relevant members of the client HSEQ team and Enterprise.
• Support the HSEQ Manager in developing strong client relations and attend meetings when required.

• Promote Ripple behavioural programmes and the Volker Stevin Way.
• Provide guidance to projects via meetings and support Ripple Implementation sessions.

• Carry out investigations as required by the Volker Stevin management system and client requirements.
• Update Eco Online reporting and monitor site compliance, ensuring timely action closures.

• Support HSEQ staff in content creation for communications and brief sites accordingly.
• Distribute safety alerts and other communications to the sites.

• Demonstrable health and safety experience in civil engineering or construction.
• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or equivalent (Tech IOSH).
• CSCS card holder.
• Understanding of BS OHSAS 45001 requirements.
• Working knowledge of health & safety legislation and ACoP’s.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and educate/train at all levels.
• Self‑confidence to build strong working relationships internally and externally.

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive annual leave with an extra day off on your birthday.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Private medical care.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts.
• Training and development opportunities and comprehensive skills‑based training.
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Mental, physical and financial support.
• 24/7 Virtual GP service.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion policies ensure respectful treatment for all stakeholders.

Volker Wessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions for all staff. A mandatory drug & alcohol screening is required for all employees.