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Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor

Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager (Line) / Regional SHEQ Manager (Functional)

Role purpose

The Health & Safety Advisor will support the delivery of high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing across projects within the region. This operational role involves providing practical support to site teams, ensuring compliance with legislation and company procedures, and promoting a proactive safety culture.

The role requires regular travel to project sites (approximately 70–80%) and close collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and SHEQ colleagues to ensure that health and safety objectives are met and continuously improved.

Including but not limited to the following:

· Provide visible and positive leadership on health and safety matters across all sites.

· Following the Omexom Management System and monitor compliance with ISO 45001 standards.

· Provide day-to-day H&S support across allocated live projects, rotating as needed.

· Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, and construction phase plans.

· Conduct site inspections, audits, and record observations; report findings and follow up on corrective actions.

· Support the investigation of incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are recorded on IMS.

· Ensure site inductions are carried out and records maintained

· Support the collection and reporting of H&S data, including KPIs and incident statistics, for internal and external reporting.

· Ensure subcontractor RAMS reviews are carried out and documented and provide support as requested.

· Support training delivery and awareness of Omexom and client H&S procedures.

· Assist in the development and review of Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and any other H&S documentations as required.

· Provide advice on the correct use of PPE, tools, and equipment, and ensure unsafe practices are challenged and corrected.

· Attend meetings as requested and required.

· Encourage reporting of hazards and unsafe conditions and support the implementation of preventative measures.

Relationships with key stakeholders:

· Business Unit General Managers

· Regional Functional Manager(s)

· E&S and Quality team

· Project Managers

· Site managers

· External Certifying Bodies

· Client Representatives

· Local Authorities

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:

· NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)

· Sound knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM 2015

· Experience in a site-based H&S role within construction, utilities, or infrastructure

· Experience developing and reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans

· Recognised training in accident/incident investigation

· Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)

· Excellent communication and influencing skills

· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

· Working knowledge of ISO 45001

· HND/Degree in a relevant discipline or professional membership (e.g., IOSH, IIRSM)

· IRCA Internal Auditor

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

· Excellent level of English, spoken and written

· Proactive and self-motivated

· Strong planning and organisational skills

· High attention to detail

· Practical and adaptable approach to work

· Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

· Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

· Critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.