Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Senior Health & Safety Advisor / Senior HSEQ Advisor

Location:

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Salary:
Up to £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance

Sector:
Construction / Health & Safety / HSEQ

Employment Type:

Full-time

Reporting To: HSEQ Director

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established construction contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor / Senior HSEQ Advisor to join their team, based from their Potters Bar office and supporting projects across the business.

Reporting directly to the HSEQ Director, this is a senior, hands-on position responsible for monitoring the implementation of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures across live construction projects.

You will undertake regular site inspections and audits, support the delivery of HSEQ initiatives and campaigns, and work closely with project teams to identify areas for improvement and ensure consistently high standards are maintained.

The successful candidate will be an experienced HSEQ professional who is confident proactively engaging with project teams, challenging standards where necessary and helping to drive a positive HSEQ culture throughout the business.

Projects working on:
Social Housing/ Repairs/ Refurbishment so this experience is essential

As Senior HSEQ Advisor, you will work closely with the HSEQ Director and operational teams, providing senior-level HSEQ support and guidance across the company's project portfolio.

• Monitoring the implementation of company HSEQ policies, procedures and standards across live projects.
• Undertaking regular site inspections and HSEQ audits and producing clear reports on findings.
• Identifying non-conformances, risks and areas for improvement and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Providing practical HSEQ advice and guidance to Project Managers, Site Managers and wider operational teams.
• Proactively engaging with project teams to drive improvements in HSEQ performance.
• Supporting the development and implementation of HSEQ initiatives, campaigns and improvement programmes.
• Promoting a positive and proactive Health & Safety culture across all projects.
• Monitoring compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Supporting and, where required, leading incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitoring trends across projects and recommending actions to improve performance.
• Supporting toolbox talks, briefings and HSEQ communications.
• Working with subcontractors to ensure required HSEQ standards are understood and maintained.
• Providing regular reports and updates to the HSEQ Director.
• Supporting project teams with complex or higher-risk HSEQ matters.
• Maintaining accurate inspection, audit and compliance records.
• Contributing to the continuous development of company HSEQ systems and procedures.
• Maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive company and project information.

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who has operated at Senior HSEQ Advisor or Senior Health & Safety Advisor level within the construction industry.

• Significant experience within a Health & Safety / HSEQ position in the construction industry - specifically Social Housing/ Repairs/ Refurbishment
• Previous experience operating at Senior Advisor level or the ability to demonstrate the experience required to step into a senior position.
• Strong experience carrying out site inspections and formal HSEQ audits.
• Excellent knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and construction industry…