Construction Health & Safety Advisor


Job description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking a Construction Health & Safety Advisor to support safe working practices across projects, ensuring compliance, providing training and driving health and safety standards across the organisation. About the role: £18.72 - £21.52 per hour. The Housing Centre, Belfast (travel to other locations may be required). Monday to Friday, (9:00am - 5:00pm). 35 days annual leave pro rata. Temporary, ongoing.

Responsibilities

  • Collating project pre-construction information.
  • Reviewing construction phase plans.
  • Produce reports, collect and analyse date and attend meetings where you will communicate your findings and recommendations.
  • Design and deliver training & provide information / support to internal & external stakeholders.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and operation of policies and procedures.
  • Compile and maintain appropriate records, statistics, and performance indicators.
  • Participate in relevant meetings including Pre-Start meetings, Site meetings, and Risk Reduction meetings.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Degree or higher qualification (level 6) in Occupational Health & Safety or a relevant professional qualification And can demonstrate 2 years of relevant experience in a Construction Health & Safety Advisor / Officer role.
  • Or Can demonstrate that you are currently progressing through a level 6 course in Occupational Health & Safety And have 3 years of relevant experience in a Construction Health & Safety Advisor / Officer role.
  • Significant experience in undertaking site inspections, developing reports and providing feedback on required remedial actions.
  • Experience collating pre-construction information, and reviewing plans to include Construction Phase plans, Waste Management plans, Risk .Assessments and Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
  • Experience developing and delivering health and safety training, and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at either technical or certified level.
  • A CSR Card - (you will be expected to gain the Gold Health & Safety Practitioner CSR card on renewal).
  • Candidates must have access to a form of transport to enable the candidate to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Vacancy ID
1736044
Job ref.
36007
Job Sector
Environmental, Health and Safety,Construction, Trades and Architecture
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
£18.72 to £21.52 per hour.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
18/09/2025
Closing date
18/10/2025
Worktime
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

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