Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Exeter & Surrounding Areas

£45,000 - £50,000 + Package

Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional looking to join a well-established residential developer with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality housing projects?

We are recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to support multiple residential developments across Exeter and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where safety is genuinely valued and embedded within the company culture.

Reporting into the Health & Safety Manager, you will provide practical health and safety support across a number of live construction sites, ensuring compliance with legislation, company procedures, and best practice standards.

You will work closely with site management teams, helping to drive a positive safety culture while supporting operational teams in achieving high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing.

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety reviews across multiple residential developments
• Provide competent health and safety advice to site teams and management
• Support and coach operational staff on health and safety best practices
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, identifying root causes and preventative actions
• Monitor compliance with company policies and relevant legislation
• Produce detailed inspection and audit reports
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
• Deliver toolbox talks and support ongoing health and safety training initiatives
• Promote a positive and proactive approach to health and safety across all projects

We're looking for a confident and engaging health and safety professional who enjoys building relationships on site and influencing positive behaviours.

• Previous experience within a construction Health & Safety role
• Residential construction experience strongly preferred
• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or above)
• Experience working for a house builder, residential developer, or principal contractor

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare (where applicable)
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across a portfolio of residential projects while developing your career with a reputable employer, we'd love to hear from you.