Senior Health & Safety Advisor

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and passionate Health & Safety Advisor to join our business. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in continuing to shape and supporting a positive health & safety culture across the business.

Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring our operations remain compliant, safe, and aligned with industry best practice. You will work closely with operational teams, management, and external stakeholders to continuously improve our health & safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on all health & safety matters across the organisation
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, reviewing and updating policies and procedures as required
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and audits to monitor standards and drive improvements
• Lead or support accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Develop and review risk assessments, safe systems of work, and Construction Phase Plans
• Maintain accurate records of health & safety activities, training, and compliance
• Deliver health & safety inductions and contribute to ongoing training programmes
• Support and maintain accreditations (e.g. CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001)
• Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, contractors, and external bodies such as the HSE
• Promote a positive safety culture across all levels of the organisation

About You

We’re looking for someone who is confident, approachable, and able to influence at all levels.

Essential:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a health & safety role
• Experience conducting investigations and implementing H&S improvements
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and best practice
• NEBOSH qualification (Certificate minimum; Diploma desirable) or equivalent
• Membership of IOSH (ideally working toward Chartered status)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience with ISO 45001 auditing
• Fire safety, COSHH, DSE or manual handling assessor training
• Experience working in construction, gas, or technical environments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Opportunity to influence and shape H&S culture across the business
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Varied role with exposure to multiple sites and stakeholders

Apply Now

If you are ready to take the lead in a pivotal role and drive excellence across a growing business, we’d love to hear from you. In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary and a benefits package including generous holiday increasing with service, Pension Scheme and Life Insurance.  

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 7 days of the application close date via email. Applications may be reviewed, and candidates invited to interview ahead of the close date.

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