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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will support our operational teams by ensuring the effective implementation of our health, safety, and wellbeing strategies across a regional remit. You will drive proactive safety measures, ensure legal and ISO compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and support continuous improvement across multiple contracts and sites.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Support the implementation and monitoring of company H&S policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and relevant standards, including ISO 45001
Carry out site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments (RA), reporting findings and tracking corrective actions.
Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective implementation of corrective/preventative actions.
Maintain, manage, and advise on Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIPs) and related accreditations.
Drive proactive safety initiatives including near-miss reporting, behavioural safety conversations, and toolbox talks.
Lead or support delivery of H&S awareness training to site teams, operatives, and management.
Promote a positive health and safety culture through regular engagement, coaching, and mentoring across operational teams.
Provide H&S support and guidance during the mobilisation of new contracts and sites.
Advise regional and site teams on compliance and best practice, helping them embed safe systems of work.
Monitor and analyse HSE performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Engage with client H&S representatives to ensure alignment and compliance with specific site requirements.
Provide guidance on welfare, mental health, and wellbeing
Travel to sites as and when required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (minimum).
Proven experience in a H&S advisory role within M&E / building services / FM or construction environments.
Strong knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and standards including CDM 2015, ISO 45001
Experience in conducting audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations.
Experience managing SSIPs (CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline etc.).
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally/nationally.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong influencing and coaching capabilities
Attention to detail and strong report-writing skills
Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple sites
Full UK Driving license and access to own vehicle (Essential)
Desirable:
TechIOSH or working towards GradIOSH status.
Trainer qualifications (e.g., PTLLS, Train the Trainer) or experience delivering in-house safety training.
THE PACKAGE
A competitive starting salary with annual pay reviews.
25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.
Plenty of opportunity for progression.
Flexibility for hybrid working.
Health care, life insurance and medical insurance available after a qualifying period.
