Health and Safety Advisor - Belfast

Health and Safety Advisor - Belfast

Belfast Full-Time 43000 - 47000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive safety improvements and ensure compliance in high-risk construction environments.
  • Company: Join a leading construction and asset management firm in Belfast.
  • Benefits: Earn £43,000-£47,000 plus a 5% bonus and enjoy hybrid working.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and site travel.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on safety while working on complex projects.
  • Qualifications: NEBOSH qualification and experience in Health & Safety roles required.

The predicted salary is between 43000 - 47000 £ per year.

VANRATH are supporting a client delivering critical construction and asset management activity across a multi-site government estate in Belfast. If you're passionate about driving real-world safety improvements and strong compliance, this is your chance to make a tangible impact.

Salary / Benefits

  • £43,000-£47,000
  • 5% bonus
  • Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in the office)
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-risk construction and operational environments
  • Supportive culture focused on continuous improvement and safety performance

About your next employer

Our client operates in construction and asset management, delivering services across a multi-site government estate with varied risk profiles. You'll be joining an environment where safety assurance, contractor engagement and CDM compliance are central to delivering work safely - alongside regular reporting cycles and engagement with senior stakeholders.

About you - Essential

  • NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent) or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum)
  • Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation with practical experience applying CDM
  • Proven experience in a Health & Safety role across construction, property or facilities management environments
  • Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments
  • Ability to review RAMS / construction phase planning documentation and support contractor assurance
  • Experience investigating incidents/near misses, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions

Nice to have skills

  • Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. IOSH), ideally working towards or holding Chartered status
  • Trained Accident Investigator qualification

Preferred education and experience

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (desirable)
  • Background in Health & Safety across construction/maintenance environments, particularly where CDM aligned activity is involved

Other requirements

  • Hybrid role based in Belfast (expect 2-3 days per week in the office)
  • Ability to travel between sites as required for multi-site assurance activity
  • Will be required to complete a Counter Terrorism check

Be the person who turns safety requirements into safer delivery - apply now and take the next step with a role that rewards professionalism, clarity and genuine influence on site. For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much more.

Health and Safety Advisor - Belfast employer: VANRATH

Our client is an exceptional employer in the construction and asset management sector, offering a supportive culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement. With a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities to engage with complex, high-risk environments, employees can expect meaningful work that makes a real impact on safety performance. Join a team where your expertise in Health and Safety will be valued and where you can grow professionally while contributing to vital government projects in Belfast.

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Contact Details:

VANRATH Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Health and Safety Advisor - Belfast

NEBOSH National Diploma
Health & Safety Legislation Knowledge
CDM Compliance
Site Inspections
Audits
Risk Assessments
RAMS Review