Overview

O'Neill & Brennan are currently seeking a Health & Safety Advisor on behalf of our client to support projects across Cheshire. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a professional, collaborative, and knowledge-sharing culture across multiple sites.

This position focuses on ensuring best-in-class health, safety, and environmental standards are effectively planned, implemented, and continuously improved. The Health & Safety Advisor will be a proactive and valued member of project teams, providing practical support and guidance to enhance overall site performance.

Responsibilities

Key Duties:

- Lead by example in promoting a positive health and safety culture

- Provide clear, practical, and industry-leading advice to project stakeholders

- Conduct regular site audits and inspections in line with guidance from the HSE Manager

- Attend site following incidents or accidents and support investigations, taking the lead where required

- Liaise with regulatory and enforcement bodies during site visits or investigations

- Support the preparation of periodic Health & Safety reports for senior leadership

- Escalate any concerns regarding gaps in health and safety coverage

- Assist with tender and prequalification submissions, offering health and safety input and practical solutions

- Attend project start-up meetings and other site meetings as required

- Deliver relevant health and safety training to site teams

- Stay up to date with legislative changes and industry best practices

- Maintain awareness of personal competency limits and seek guidance when necessary

Qualifications & Experience

- NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)

- NVQ Level 4 (or EQF Level 3) in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent

- Internal Auditor qualification

- Training in incident/accident investigation

- Knowledge of CDM regulations and associated duty holder responsibilities

- Awareness of lifting operations (e.g. BS7121 or equivalent standards)

- Understanding of temporary works, including the role of the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

- Training in temporary works supervision

- Ongoing professional development in areas such as occupational health, environmental management, or behavioural safety

What's on offer?

- Competitive salary

- 26 days annual

- Pension and benefits

- Unlimited learning and development opportunities

- Much more

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