Health & Safety Advisor

Freelance Health & Safety Advisor – Leeds

Contract Duration: 2nd June 2025 – October  2025
Day Rate: £300 per day 
Location: Leeds 

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to join a major relaunch project within a fast-paced, high-profile logistics and distribution environment in Leeds. This project involves complex construction and refurbishment elements and demands a proactive, highly competent H&S professional to oversee health and safety compliance throughout its lifecycle.

This is a client-side role, where you’ll be expected to take full ownership of Health & Safety management across a multi-disciplinary contractor team, ensuring CDM regulations are adhered to and all project activities are aligned with statutory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Health & Safety strategy on site, acting as the principal advisor to all stakeholders.

• Ensure full compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and UK CDM regulations.

• Carry out regular site audits, risk assessments, and inspections, providing practical, solution-focused feedback.

• Liaise with construction teams, project managers, and senior leadership to maintain a safe working environment.

• Provide on-site training, toolbox talks, and guidance on best practices.

• Investigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are effectively implemented.

• Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure documentation is complete and up-to-date.

• Prepare H&S reports and contribute to project review meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a construction-focused Health & Safety role, preferably on large-scale refurbishment or fit-out projects.

• Must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher).

• Demonstrable experience with CDM Regulations (ideally with client-side advisory exposure).

• Strong understanding of both UK and Irish H&S legislation.

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours.

• Ability to manage multiple contractors and maintain a consistent safety culture.

• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £300 per day, depending on experience and tax status.

• Opportunity to be involved in a significant, high-profile project with excellent team culture.

• Full autonomy and responsibility in a critical client-facing role.

• On-site parking and facilities provided.