At a Glance
- Tasks: Support health and safety in a groundbreaking cancer centre project.
- Company: Join Sacyr UK and Ireland, a top employer committed to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days annual leave, wellness vouchers, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with global career opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in health and safety while working on a once-in-a-lifetime project.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH certification and 5 years construction experience required.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
- Pension scheme (details above)
- Tech purchase scheme
- As a
Health & Safety Advisor , you’ll play a pivotal role in our mission to create a state-of-the‑art cancer centre. Join our dynamic team and make a difference!
The Health & Safety Adviser will work within the project’s Health & Safety Team supporting the various project teams to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities and achieve the project’s health and safety obligations, strategies and targets.
The role will report directly to the Health & Safety Manager.
About Us
At Sacyr UK and Ireland, we’re passionate about creating a better world through our projects. As a
Health & Safety Advisor , you’ll play a crucial role in our team.
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and designed for everyone to thrive.
We don’t just say it – we live it.
We’re proud to have been recognised as a
Sunday Times Top 100 Employe r for three consecutive years (2024, 2025 and 2026), as well as being accredited as a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer.
About you
If your values align with ours, and you are passionate about being part of our team, read on!
Our team is professional, great communicators, adaptable, full of integrity and generally a fabulous bunch.
If this sounds like you, and you can demonstrate the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you.
Our Benefits
- Inclusive work environment, Sunday Times Top 100 Employer for 3 consecutive years
- 34 days’ annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – 4x annual salary
- Pension scheme (details above)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers – eye tests and glasses where required, including safety eyewear
- Annual health checks with Randox Health, including half-yearly check-ins
- Enhanced annual leave
- Company-funded language lessons – Spanish/English
- Company-funded training: training, certifications, and memberships in accredited bodies related to the position
- Lighthouse Club membership
- Tech purchase scheme
- Discount shopping vouchers
- Wellness voucher programme
- Opportunity for additional professional development
Key Responsibilities include
- Support the construction teams managers and supervisors with production, review and approval of safe systems of work SSo W (risk assessments, method statements, work plans, etc.), produced by both Sacyr and the supply chain.
- Provide advice and guidance to construction managers on actions required to obtain or develop SSo W for planned works.
- Support construction managers with the development and maintenance of works plans, e. g. Logistics Plans, Traffic Management Plans, etc.
- Supporting the project’s workforce enrolment and site induction process.
- Supporting construction management to ensure that employees have appropriate training and qualifications.
- Undertake regular health and safety compliance inspections and audits, reporting on findings and following up any actions arising with the appropriate construction managers and supervisors.
- Attend and support health and safety meetings arranged and chaired by both the H&S Manager and the construction team.
- Assist with the identification, development and delivery of appropriate health and safety briefings (Toolbox Talks, etc).
- Support incident investigations.
- Build, develop and nurture business relationships with internal and external customers vital to the success of the project.
- Develop and test best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Essential criteria
- Right to work in the UK
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or NEBOSH Diploma.
- Minimum 5 years of construction experience in a similar role
- CSCS skills card appropriate for the role.
- Experience of working within a construction team.
- Excellent knowledge of UK health & safety legislation relevant to the construction industry.
- Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite, e. g Word, Excel, One Drive, Teams.
- Good numeracy skills and the ability to make mathematical calculations.
- Good communication, listening and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrable problem-solving skills and experience.
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Desirable criteria
- Tech IOSH or higher membership.
- CITB Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
In return, you will be working on a high profile 'once in a lifetime' project where you will be supported by a collaborative team in a learning environment.
We offer local and global career opportunities and whilst this project is based in Cardiff our teams are truly global!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are open to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate in the recruitment process.
Please let us know if you need any adjustments as part of the application process.
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At Sacyr UK and Ireland, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member can thrive. As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will not only contribute to a groundbreaking cancer centre project but also benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and recognition as a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer. With generous annual leave, wellness programmes, and opportunities for training and growth, Sacyr is committed to creating a meaningful and rewarding environment for all employees.
