Health and Safety Administrator/SHEQ Advisor
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction company who are looking for an organised and proactive Health & Safety Administrator to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous Health & Safety experience who is looking to develop their career within a busy construction environment.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Health & Safety team, helping to ensure that health and safety documentation, records and processes are maintained to a high standard across construction projects and site operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Health & Safety team and wider construction operations.
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Maintain accurate Health & Safety records, registers, databases and documentation.
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Assist with the preparation, updating and distribution of Health & Safety documentation.
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Support the administration of risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments and other relevant Health & Safety documents.
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Maintain records relating to site inspections, audits, incidents, near misses and corrective actions.
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Track outstanding Health & Safety actions and follow up with relevant site and project teams.
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Assist with arranging and coordinating Health & Safety inspections, audits, meetings and site visits.
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Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations and Health & Safety performance information.
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Maintain training, induction and competency records, ensuring certificates and documentation remain up to date.
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Support the onboarding and administration of new employees and site personnel.
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Assist with incident and accident administration, ensuring relevant information and documentation is recorded accurately.
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Liaise with site managers, project teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders regarding Health & Safety documentation and requirements.
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Maintain electronic and paper filing systems in line with company procedures.
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Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Health & Safety function.
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Ensure Health & Safety information is kept accurate, confidential and readily accessible.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
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Previous Health & Safety administration experience, ideally within the construction industry.
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Experience working within a construction, civil engineering, building or related environment.
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A good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and documentation.
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Experience maintaining Health & Safety records, registers and compliance documentation.
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Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
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Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with site and office-based teams.
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The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
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Relevant Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH or similar would be advantageous, but are not essential depending on experience.
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Previous experience within a construction Health & Safety role is highly desirable.
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join an established construction business where you will play an important role in supporting Health & Safety across the organisation, while gaining valuable exposure to construction projects, site operations and compliance.
If you have previous Health & Safety and construction experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you
