O'Neill & Brennan
Job title:
Health and Safety Advisor
Company
O’Neill & Brennan
Job description
O’Neill & Brennan are looking for a Junior Health and Safety Advisor to joing a growing civil engineering and highways contractor in the North West.The business provides a wide range of civil engineering and highway construction services, utilising its highly skilled internal workforce and a network of subcontractors. Its area of expertise lies in executing intricate and challenging projects, including but not limited to drainage schemes, intersection enhancements, and public infrastructure development.This role may suit someone who has previous experience working on the ground in civil engineering but is looking to move into a Health and Safety Advisor role.Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Health and Safety Manager in day-to-day operations across sites
- Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with H&S regulations across the North West
- Assist with the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Help maintain health and safety records, including incident reports and training logs.
- Contribute to toolbox talks and health and safety training sessions
- Monitor and report near misses, hazards, and unsafe behaviours
- Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance
- Liaise with business managers, site supervisors, operatives and sub-contractors to promote a positive safety culture
- Carry out H&S Inductions for new starters
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to use own initiative
- Efficient and organised
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations (Construction Design and Management)
- Familiarity with health and safety legislation
- Strong communication, influencing and reporting skills
- Competent with Microsoft Office and digital H&S systems
- Valid full UK driving licence
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in civil engineering or construction environments
- First Aid at Work or Fire Marshal training
- Working towards NEBOSH or membership of a professional H&S body
- Understanding of environmental compliance and sustainability practices on-site
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive Salary (DOE)
- Pension
- Profit Related Bonus
- 35 Days Annual Leave
- Accident and Lifecover
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
Expected salary
£30000 per year
Location
Manchester
Job date
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 23:42:32 GMT
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