The HSEQ Advisor will support Martin & Hamilton, the HSEQ Manager and project teams in implementing and improving the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems. With a strong safety focus, the role combines regular project-site attendance and inspections with office-based advice, reporting and document support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the HSEQ Manager in delivering HSEQ policies, objectives and improvement plans.
- Provide practical advice to directors, managers, site teams and employees, promoting a positive safety culture through visible engagement and constructive challenge.
- Help projects meet company, client and legal requirements and monitor corrective and preventative actions through Procore to timely close-out.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Develop, review and support implementation of construction-phase plans, risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments, lifting plans, permits and safe systems of work.
- Complete planned and reactive site inspections, audits and assign actions and monitor close-out.
- Review subcontractor HSEQ documentation and support inductions, iHasco training, toolbox talks, briefings and campaigns.
- Assist with accident, near-miss and environmental-event investigations, root-cause analysis, Procore reporting and action tracking.
- Monitor controls for high-risk activities, including work at height, lifting, temporary works, excavation, mobile plant, occupational health and public protection.
- Support compliance with CDM duties and stop or escalated work involving serious or imminent risk.
QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- Support application of project quality and environmental procedures, inspections and controls.
- Assist with non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, lessons learned and continual improvement.
- Monitor waste, pollution prevention, resource use, nuisance, spill response and other legal or client controls.
- Support the Integrated Management System and third-party certification to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
- Assist with internal and external audits, management reviews, evidence gathering and close-out of findings.
- Input into the monthly HSEQ Meetings and reporting.
- Help maintain Safe-Contractor and Considerate Constructors Scheme accreditation.
- Contribute to legal reviews, objectives, KPIs, performance monitoring and improvement programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- NEBOSH National General Certificate or NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction qualification.
- At least two years’ relevant HSEQ experience with essential practical construction-site experience.
- Working towards the NEBOSH Diploma, Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of UK / NI construction health and safety requirements and practical experience of inspections, risk assessments, method statements, investigations and action close-out.
- Full valid driving licence and ability to travel regularly to company projects.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- IOSH or other relevant professional membership.
- Internal auditor training or ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 9001 audit experience.
- Relevant environmental, quality, fire, temporary works, training or other qualifications.
- Experience supporting third party audits such as Safe-Contractor, Considerate Constructors or similar schemes.
SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS
- Confident communicator able to build relationships, provide practical advice and challenge non compliance positively.
- Organised, accurate and able to balance site priorities, management-system activities and clear reporting.
- Competent in Microsoft 365 and confident using online systems such as Procore for inspections, observations, forms, document control, reporting and actions; previous Procore experience is desirable but not essential.
- Committed to teamwork, integrity, professional development and continuous improvement.
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS & EXPECTATIONS
- The role requires regular attendance across live construction projects together with office-based management-system support, reporting and document preparation. Travel, flexibility and occasional work outside normal hours may be required.
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HSEQ Advisor in Ballymena employer: martin & hamilton
martin & hamilton is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and efficiency in the heart of Cookstown. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for skill development and career advancement, making this part-time role not just a job, but a stepping stone to a rewarding career in construction administration.
