O'Neill & Brennan are looking for a Junior Health and Safety Advisor to joing a growing civil engineering and highways contractor in the North West.
The business provides a wide range of civil engineering and highway construction services, utilising its highly skilled internal workforce and a network of subcontractors. Its area of expertise lies in executing intricate and challenging projects, including but not limited to drainage schemes, intersection enhancements, and public infrastructure development.
This role may suit someone who has previous experience working on the ground in civil engineering but is looking to move into a Health and Safety Advisor role.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Health and Safety Manager in day-to-day operations across sites
Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with H&S regulations across the North West
Assist with the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
Help maintain health and safety records, including incident reports and training logs.
Contribute to toolbox talks and health and safety training sessions
Monitor and report near misses, hazards, and unsafe behaviours
Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance
Liaise with business managers, site supervisors, operatives and sub-contractors to promote a positive safety culture
Carry out H&S Inductions for new starters
Essential Requirements:
Ability to organise own workload
Ability to use own initiative
Efficient and organised
Attention to detail
Knowledge of CDM Regulations (Construction Design and Management)
Familiarity with health and safety legislation
Strong communication, influencing and reporting skills
Competent with Microsoft Office and digital H&S systems
Valid full UK driving licence
Desirable Requirements:
Experience in civil engineering or construction environments
First Aid at Work or Fire Marshal training
Working towards NEBOSH or membership of a professional H&S body
Understanding of environmental compliance and sustainability practices on-site
What's on Offer?
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Pension
Profit Related Bonus
35 Days Annual Leave
Accident and Lifecover
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation