Health And Safety Administrator

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

* Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Health & Safety team and wider construction operations.

* Maintain accurate Health & Safety records, registers, databases and documentation.

* Assist with the preparation, updating and distribution of Health & Safety documentation.

* Support the administration of risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments and other relevant Health & Safety documents.

* Maintain records relating to site inspections, audits, incidents, near misses and corrective actions.

* Track outstanding Health & Safety actions and follow up with relevant site and project teams.

* Assist with arranging and coordinating Health & Safety inspections, audits, meetings and site visits.

* Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations and Health & Safety performance information.

* Maintain training, induction and competency records, ensuring certificates and documentation remain up to date.

* Support the onboarding and administration of new employees and site personnel.

* Assist with incident and accident administration, ensuring relevant information and documentation is recorded accurately.

* Liaise with site managers, project teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders regarding Health & Safety documentation and requirements.

* Maintain electronic and paper filing systems in line with company procedures.

* Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Health & Safety function.

* Ensure Health & Safety information is kept accurate, confidential and readily accessible.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous Health & Safety administration experience, ideally within the construction industry.

* Experience working within a construction, civil engineering, building or related environment.

* A good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and documentation.

* Experience maintaining Health & Safety records, registers and compliance documentation.

* Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

* Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with site and office-based teams.

* The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

* Relevant Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH or similar would be advantageous, but are not essential depending on experience.

* 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed