Health & Safety Advisor

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