Health And Safety Advisor

About the Company

A growing UK-based Health & Safety consultancy is seeking an experienced and passionate Health & Safety professional to join its team as part of continued expansion. The organisation delivers tailored Health & Safety solutions across multiple industries, supporting clients through services including Health & Safety support, CDM safety, machine safety, project management, and training across the UK and Europe.

With a strong values-led culture centred on integrity, trust and partnership, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy working with high-profile clients across a broad range of sectors.

The primary purpose of the role is to support, advise and oversee Health & Safety requirements across a range of client projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.

• Develop and implement safe systems of work, identifying and managing site-specific hazards and ensuring all contractors are appropriately inducted.
• Act in site-based CDM roles where required, issuing and managing permits to work (including general, hot works, confined space and excavation permits) and overseeing all Health & Safety aspects on project sites.
• Manage contractor Health & Safety activities and additional H&S-related duties as agreed with clients.
• Undertake, review and update risk assessments to ensure compliance with legislation and safe working practices.
• Provide specialist Health & Safety advice across areas including fire safety, hazardous substances, noise, machinery safeguarding, CDM 2015 and occupational health risks.
• Conduct site audits and inspections, communicating findings and actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Deliver tailored Health & Safety advice, support and guidance to meet client requirements.
• Provide regular updates on activity and progress, escalating risks, concerns or issues as required.
• Produce regular management and compliance reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and industry developments.
• Support clients through Health & Safety accreditation and compliance processes.

• NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate.
• Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role, with CDM site management experience essential.
• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong work ethic.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel.
• Strong IT skills, including full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.