Health And Safety Advisor

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Build your Future with Us!

Are you an experienced Health & Safety Advisor with a true passion for excellence looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, we want you on our team!

At McLaughlin & Harvey we position our people for success and have built a culture on collaboration. We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

This is an exciting time to join McLaughlin & Harvey due to a planned departmental expansion we have opportunities for growth and progression within the team.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary, great benefits with flexible and hybrid working options

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, the Health and Safety Advisor will provide support and guidance to the project team.

• Promotion of our health and safety ethos and culture at all levels within the Company and with our Subcontractors.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with relevant legislation.
• Review Subcontractor documentation including safe systems of works.
• Assist in the preparation of health and safety strategies and in the development of internal policies and procedures.
• Lead and deliver health & safety initiatives.
• Assist in the in-house training of managers and employees.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being fully implemented.
• Carry out accident / incident investigations.

What We’re Looking For

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will possess the following essential qualities:

• Professionally qualified within Health and Safety field (NEBOSH/NCRQ, BSc or MSc in Safety).
• Proven track record as an operational Health and Safety Advisor within the Construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation.
• Accident and incident investigation experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to positively influence others.
• IT literate.
• CSCS Card.

How to Apply:

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McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.