Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Belfast)

Your new company Hays Construction is working alongside a leading organisation in engineering, operations, and sustainable infrastructure solutions, who is committed to delivering innovative services across transport networks and complex facilities. With a strong focus on decarbonisation and safety, they are recognised for driving continuous improvement and setting high standards across their projects. Due to increased projects and workload, the company are now looking to recruit a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join the team.

Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join the Highways division. In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance, support, and information to operational teams, ensuring services are delivered safely, responsibly, and with environmental awareness. You’ll be central to advancing Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) practices, embedding a culture of “safety first” and helping projects meet legislative, industry, and internal standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering proactive, risk-based solutions that add value to operational and management teams.
• Expanding your expertise across health, safety, environment, and assurance to be a versatile member of the HSQE function.
• Producing clear reports, procedures, and guidance documents that meet maintenance requirements.
• Leading audits and inspections to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Advising project teams on HSQE matters and supporting compliance with integrated management systems.
• Analysing data to spot trends, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll need to succeed In order to be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring:

• A NEBOSH Certification or equivalent (Diploma advantageous).
• Chartered membership (or working towards) of a recognised safety institution such as IOSH or IRSM.
• Auditor qualifications (ISO 45001) and ideally environmental or quality assurance credentials.
• Strong knowledge of HS legislation, particularly CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
• Experience in professional services, construction management, design, or highways/local authority sectors.
• Familiarity with integrated management systems and their application across different regions.
• A full UK driving licence and the legal right to work in the UK and Ireland.

What you’ll get in return This organisation values its people as its greatest asset and offers a wide range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing:

• Career Development: Structured progression pathways and promotion tracking, mentoring, and recognition bonuses for professional qualifications.
• Work-life Balance: Flexible, hybrid, and part-time working options across a nationwide office network.
• Wellbeing Support: Health cash plan, 24/7 GP access, dental vouchers, wellbeing ambassadors, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive Culture: Affinity networks including Women, Neurodiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural, Pride, Diversability, and Parents & Carers.
• Social Value: Two paid volunteering days annually plus opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Additional Perks: Generous pension contributions, minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme (extra leave, cycle-to-work, gym membership, charity giving), discounts via an online portal for shopping, leisure, and entertainment.