Freelance Health & Safety Advisor / H&S Consultant – Multi-Site Tray Programme (UK Wide)
Location: UK Wide (first site Rochester)
Rate: £300 per day + travel uplift (outside IR35, DOE)
Start Date: February 2026
Duration: Feb – early June 2026 (rolling programme)
The Role
DARA People are recruiting an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to support a fast-moving, multi-site installation and refit programme across live operational environments throughout the UK. The programme involves repeatable fit-out and equipment changeover works delivered in two-week blocks per location with the same delivery team.
This role suits a Health & Safety professional who enjoys nationwide travel, consistent programme involvement and overseeing end-to-end site activity.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage Health & Safety across site operations and subcontractors
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Carry out audits, inspections, risk assessments, RAMS reviews and toolbox talks
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Ensure safe delivery of works in live operational environments
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Promote a proactive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours
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Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers and client stakeholders
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Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and internal procedures
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Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
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Support inductions and maintain consistent standards across locations
Requirements
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Minimum 7 years’ experience in construction-based Health & Safety
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NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher)
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Strong CDM knowledge
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Experience on multi-contractor or live operational sites
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Willing to travel UK-wide in short deployment blocks
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Strong communication and leadership skills
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Full UK driving licence preferred
What’s on Offer
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£300 per day outside IR35 (DOE)
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Travel and fuel uplift for national coverage
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Consistent work from February to June 2026
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Repeatable scope with the same delivery team
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Opportunity to support a high-volume multi-site programme
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Potential for follow-on work after June
How to Apply
If you’re a Freelance Health & Safety Advisor with strong CDM experience and open to a UK-wide travelling role from February to June 2026, apply today.
