Job title: H&S Advisor Location: Barnsley Salary or rate: £45,000 per year Contract type: Permanent Hours or shifts: 40 hours per week, days About the role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced H&S Advisor to join a successful and well established organisation within the construction and civil engineering sector. This H&S Advisor position will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high health and safety standards across multiple active construction and infrastructure sites. The successful H&S Advisor will work closely with site teams, supervisors, and senior management to ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation while promoting a strong and positive safety culture. This H&S Advisor role requires a proactive individual who is confident working across several sites, conducting inspections, and supporting continuous improvement of health and safety systems. Regular travel between sites will be a key part of this H&S Advisor position, providing the opportunity to work on a variety of construction and civil engineering projects. The H&S Advisor will act as a trusted source of guidance for site teams, helping to maintain safe working environments and drive best practice throughout the organisation. H&S job Key responsibilities • Provide competent health and safety advice to site managers, supervisors, and directors • Conduct regular site inspections and audits across multiple construction and civil engineering 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 • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommendations • Deliver toolbox talks and contribute to safety briefings and training sessions • Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, records, and reporting systems • Monitor subcontractor compliance with company health and safety standards • Support external audits and client inspections • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the organisation's health and safety management systems Skills and experience required Essential • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification • Previous experience working as a H&S Advisor within a construction or civil engineering environment • Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation • Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations • Excellent communication and report writing skills • Full UK driving licence Desirable • NEBOSH Construction Certificate • Membership of IOSH such as TechIOSH or above • Experience working on groundworks or infrastructure projects • Knowledge of ISO 45001 health and safety management systems If you are an experienced H&S Advisor looking for your next opportunity within the construction or civil engineering sector, this role offers the chance to make a real impact across multiple projects. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this H&S Advisor opportunity. Early applications are encouraged.