Health & Safety Advisor – Construction

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an established construction contractor on the appointment of a Health & Safety Advisor . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction H&S professional to join a well-established business delivering a range of construction projects. Working closely with project teams and operational management, you will provide practical Health & Safety guidance, monitor compliance and support the continued development of a positive safety culture across live construction sites. In your new role: Provide Health & Safety advice and support to project managers, site teams and subcontractors Support the implementation and continual improvement of H&S policies, procedures and management systems Oversee the development, review and implementation of risk assessments and safe systems of work Monitor compliance across construction activities, including lifting operations, temporary works and permit-to-work arrangements Support contractor compliance, site inductions, emergency procedures and fire safety arrangements Work with management to identify training needs and ensure appropriate competency standards are maintained Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions Support site safety meetings and employee engagement initiatives Monitor H&S performance, providing reports and recommendations to management Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and promote continuous improvement across project operations What you'll need to succeed: Degree, Diploma or relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline Minimum 3 years' Health & Safety experience within construction Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation and best practice Experience developing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work Practical understanding of high-risk construction activities and contractor management Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage site teams and senior management Good organisational skills and attention to detail Proactive, hands-on approach to Health & Safety Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't): Experience supporting H&S across multiple construction projects Knowledge of lifting operations, temporary works and permit-to-work systems Experience conducting incident investigations and managing corrective actions Experience supporting H&S training and workforce engagement For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis , our Health & Safety Specialist , today.