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Job Description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Reporting to: H&S Manager / Operations Director

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary £40k - £45k + Company vehicle or car allowance.

About the Company

Our client are a Barnsley-based construction and civil engineering contractor delivering high-quality projects across Yorkshire and the wider UK. Our portfolio includes groundworks, infrastructure, commercial builds, and public sector projects. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence across all our sites.

Role Overview

They are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the business in maintaining and improving health and safety standards across multiple construction and civil engineering sites.

The successful candidate will work closely with site teams and senior management to ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation, promote a positive safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation so regular travel will be a large part of the job.

Key Responsibilities

Provide competent health and safety advice to site managers, supervisors, and directors. Conduct regular site inspections and audits across multiple 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 (RAMS). Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommendations. Deliver toolbox talks and contribute to safety briefings and training sessions. Maintain health and safety documentation, records, and reporting systems. Monitor subcontractor compliance with company H&S standards. Support external audits and client inspections. Contribute to continuous improvement of the company's H&S management systems.

Qualifications & Experience

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent). Previous experience in a construction or civil engineering environment. Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation. Experience conducting site inspections and incident investigations. Excellent communication and report writing skills. Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

NEBOSH Construction Certificate. Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or above). Experience working with groundworks and infrastructure projects. Knowledge of ISO 45001 management systems.

Package Pension scheme. Annual Bonus 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Health Plan

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