Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Hertfordshire – Commercial Fit-Out Projects
Salary: £70,000–£75,000 + Package
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established and highly respected MEP contractor during an exciting period of growth and expansion. With a strong reputation built over decades, the business is continuing to secure larger commercial fit-out projects and is now looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional to play a key role in driving their H&S function forward.
This position offers far more than a traditional site-based safety role. You will be instrumental in developing company-wide Health & Safety procedures, improving compliance standards, and supporting the long-term growth of the department as projects continue to increase in scale and complexity.
Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, this role provides genuine long-term progression potential into Head of Department or Director-level responsibilities as the business continues to grow.
What You’ll Do
Lead and manage Health & Safety across multiple MEP and commercial fit-out projects
Develop and implement company-wide H&S procedures, policies, and best practices
Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation
Carry out site inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Work closely with operational teams to improve safety culture and site standards
Support the business in achieving and maintaining required accreditations and compliance frameworks
Provide guidance and support to project managers, engineers, and subcontractors on all H&S matters
Drive continuous improvement across reporting, procedures, and overall safety performance
Assist in developing and expanding the internal Health & Safety structure as the company grows
Produce detailed H&S reports, recommendations, and compliance documentation for senior management
Support pre-construction and tender processes from a Health & Safety perspective
Act as a key stakeholder in the company’s wider operational and strategic development
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Health & Safety Advisor, Manager, or similar role within M&E, MEP, or construction
Strong understanding of commercial fit-out and construction site safety requirements
Experience implementing and improving H&S systems, procedures, and compliance standards
Confident communicator with the ability to influence both site teams and senior stakeholders
Ability to work independently and take ownership of the Health & Safety function
Strong knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation and best practices
NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
Organised, proactive, and commercially aware approach to Health & Safety management
Desirable Experience
Previous experience working within growing MEP contractors or specialist subcontractors
Experience supporting business accreditations and compliance frameworks
Exposure to projects ranging from £1m–£15m in value
Experience helping build or expand internal H&S departments
Background in commercial fit-out environments
What This Role Offers
Senior leadership opportunity within a growing and ambitious MEP contractor
Genuine long-term progression into Head of Division or Director-level responsibilities
Opportunity to shape and develop the company’s future Health & Safety strategy
Exposure to larger-scale commercial projects and expanding client relationships
Key position within a business entering an exciting phase of growth
Long-term career stability with a highly established contractor