Health & Safety Advisor – Mechanical Engineering​/Construction

Location Slough, England Sector Engineering Salary £60,000.00 per annum

Job title:

Health & Safety Advisor
- Mechanical Engineering / Construction

Location:

Slough, Berkshire Company:
Specialist Mechanical Engineering Contractor Salary:
Up to £60,000 DOE

This highly regarded mechanical engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex mechanical installations across the UK and Ireland.

Working across commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial and data centre projects, the company is known for its high standards of safety, quality and technical delivery.

With a strong pipeline of work in Slough and the wider South East of England, they are looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the safe delivery of major mechanical engineering projects.

This is a site-based Health & Safety Advisor position in Slough, Berkshire, working with an experienced mechanical engineering contractor on a large-scale construction project.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, mechanical supervisors and subcontractors to ensure all works are carried out safely and in compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

The role will involve regular site inspections, risk assessments, audits and safety reporting, with particular attention to mechanical installations, plant rooms, pipework, HVAC systems and associated construction activities.

You will play an important role in maintaining high safety standards while supporting project teams in meeting programme and delivery requirements.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or HSE Officer role within the construction industry.
• Must have previous construction experience working on projects in the UK or Ireland. Candidates without UK or Irish construction experience will not be considered.
• Must have a valid right to work in the UK. Applicants must already hold the necessary permission to work in the UK.
• Must have a recognised Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH Construction Certificate, IOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience carrying out site inspections, reviewing RAMS and managing health and safety documentation on construction projects.

• Previous experience working with a mechanical contractor, M&E subcontractor or main contractor.
• Exposure to data centre, pharmaceutical, commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical installation activities including HVAC, pipework and plantroom works.
• Familiarity with UK health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations 2015 and HSE reporting requirements.
• Experience using digital safety reporting and document management systems.

• Carry out regular site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments on the Slough project.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations and company safety procedures.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) before works commence.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure safe systems of work are implemented.
• Support Project Managers and site teams with day-to-day health and safety matters.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports and training documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities including working at height, lifting operations, hot works and confined space activities.
• Attend site meetings and provide practical safety advice to management and subcontractors.
• Promote continuous improvement in health…