Construction Health & Safety Advisor (Belfast) NIHE
JOB_53446354726315Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - House Building ProjectsIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
Up to £41,500 pro rata
NIHE, Belfast, Health & Safety Advisor, Construction, Long term contract, Up to £41,500
Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor based from their Belfast City Centre office within the Health and Safety Services department.
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK, managing over 85,000 properties and serving more than 159,000 tenants. With a workforce of 3,200 staff, NIHE is committed to delivering innovative housing solutions and transforming lives across Northern Ireland.
Your new role
This is a contract position for an initial 6-month period with the potential of offering the opportunity to apply for the permanent post.
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in promoting a culture of safety and compliance across NIHE operations. You’ll support the implementation of health and safety policies, conduct inspections and audits, and provide expert guidance to staff and management.
Responsibilities:
- To fulfil the requirements of a Competent Person as required by the Management of Health & Safety Regulations (NI) 2000
- To assist in the development, implementation and operation of policies, procedures, information and guidance in relation to the Construction Health and Safety function.
- To undertake Health, Safety and Welfare Inspections of construction sites and produce reports to ensure organisational compliance with statutory requirements.
- To ensure that incident reports, incident investigations and witness statements are compiled and collated.
- To assist in the preparation of evidence, witness statements and reports.
A Full Job Description is available on request.
What you'll need to succeed
Applicants must provide evidence that they meet the following essential criteria:
1. Either
a. Possess a degree or equivalent level qualification (Level 6) or higher qualification in Occupational Health and Safety and can demonstrate 2 years’ relevant experience in a Construction Health & Safety Advisor/Officer role.
or
b. Can demonstrate that they are currently progressing through a Level 6 course in Occupational Health and Safety and can demonstrate 3 years’ relevant experience in a Construction Health & Safety Advisor/Officer role.
2. Hold membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at either Technical or Certified level.
3. Must possess a CSR Card. Successful applicants will be expected to gain the Gold Health & Safety Practitioner CSR Card on renewal.
4. Can demonstrate significant relevant experience in each of the following areas:
a. Undertaking Health, Safety & Welfare construction site inspections.
b. Developing inspection reports and provide feedback on required remedial actions
c. Collating Pre-Construction Information, Reviewing Construction Phase Plans, Site Waste Management Plans, Risk Assessments (RA) and Method Statements (MS)/Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
d. Developing and delivering health & safety training.
e. Developing and implementing health & safety policies and procedures.
What you'll get in return
Salary range £36,124 – £41,511 per annum
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
35 days annual leave (pro rata)
Paid business mileage – 45p per mile
Paid Weekly by BACS
Potential for permanent employment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Construction Health & Safety Advisor (Belfast) NIHEJOB_534463547263152025-09-222025-12-21
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