Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor
Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager (Line) / Regional SHEQ Manager (Functional)
Role Purpose
The Health & Safety Advisor will support the delivery of high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing across projects within the region.
This operational role involves providing practical support to site teams, ensuring compliance with legislation and company procedures, and promoting a proactive safety culture.
The role requires regular travel to project sites (approximately 70–80%) and close collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and SHEQ colleagues to ensure that health and safety objectives are met and continuously improved.
Responsibilities & Duties
Including but not limited to the following:
1. Provide visible and positive leadership on health and safety matters across all sites.
2. Following the Omexom Management System and monitor compliance with ISO 45001 standards.
3. Provide day-to-day H&S support across allocated live projects, rotating as needed.
4. Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, and construction phase plans.
5. Conduct site inspections, audits, and record observations; report findings and follow up on corrective actions.
6. Support the investigation of incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are recorded on IMS.
7. Ensure site inductions are carried out and records maintained
8. Support the collection and reporting of H&S data, including KPIs and incident statistics, for internal and external reporting.
9. Ensure subcontractor RAMS reviews are carried out and documented and provide support as requested.
10. Support training delivery and awareness of Omexom and client H&S procedures.
11. Assist in the development and review of Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and any other H&S documentations as required.
12. Provide advice on the correct use of PPE, tools, and equipment, and ensure unsafe practices are challenged and corrected.
13. Attend meetings as requested and required.
14. Encourage reporting of hazards and unsafe conditions and support the implementation of preventative measures.
15. To undertake other related duties as appropriate and directed by the Line Manager
Key Interfaces
Relationships with key stakeholders:
16. Business Unit General Managers
17. Regional Functional Manager(s)
18. E&S and Quality team
19. Project Managers
20. Site managers
21. External Certifying Bodies
22. Client Representatives
23. Local Authorities
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:
24. NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
25. Sound knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM 2015
26. Experience in a site-based H&S role within construction, utilities, or infrastructure
27. Experience developing and reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans
28. Recognised training in accident/incident investigation
29. Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
30. Excellent communication and influencing skills
31. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable
32. Working knowledge of ISO 45001
33. HND/Degree in a relevant discipline or professional membership (e.g., IOSH, IIRSM)
34. IRCA Internal Auditor
Competencies
Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
35. Excellent level of English, spoken and written
36. Proactive and self-motivated
37. Strong planning and organisational skills
38. High attention to detail
39. Practical and adaptable approach to work
40. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
41. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
42. Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality
Omexom employees are required to abide by the Company SHEQ policies at all times. These policies are available on the Company’s Integrated Management System (IMS). Employee’s shall ensure they review any updates to these policies and behave accordingly.
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:
43. Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
44. Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
45. Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
46. Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.