The Construction Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for promoting and maintaining a positive safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) culture across projects and operations. The role involves providing competent advice to site management and supervisors, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and safe systems of work. The officer supports project teams by delivering inductions, daily briefings, and RAMS reviews, maintaining up-to-date safety documentation, and ensuring all personnel receive appropriate training and communication to carry out their work safely and effectively
The Health and Safety Officer will also play a key role in monitoring performance through audits, inspections, and incident management. Their responsibility will include investigating accidents and near misses, preparing reports, implementing corrective actions, and lesson learned to prevent recurrence. The role involves liaising with subcontractors, clients, and management, coordinating inspections, maintaining accurate records, and driving continuous improvement in health and safety standards across the organisation
SHEQ Roles & Responsibilities.
General
Ensure competent advice and assistance is provided so that others such as site managers and supervisor understand their obligations and how to achieve them.
Promote a positive SHEQ Culture throughout the organisation through leading by example.
Ensure regular updates on all communications to staff within own area.
Constantly working with the project team to ensure relevant information is shared and appropriate advice is provided.
Hours of work: 45 hours per week Company SHEQ Policies, Processes and Systems
Ensure the site have the most up-to-date RAMS applicable to all work, induction training and abide by site rules.
Regularly check the intranet (Sharepoint) and ensure all necessary information are uploaded for Business Continuity and the Quality of information is acceptable.
Safety Training
Provide induction briefing to new personnel/staff coming to site
Present daily briefing to the employees first thing in the morning
Take responsibility of reviewing RAMS and revising where necessary
Prepare, update and maintain training plans/matrix for ...
Construction Health and Safety Advisor in Leeds employer: PTS (Prime Talent Search
Ward & Burke is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where environmental professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects like the Havant Thicket Reservoir, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Our focus on environmental compliance and best practices ensures that you will play a vital role in shaping sustainable infrastructure across the South of the UK.
