Health & Safety Advisor – Summary Role Description
Job Purpose
The Health & Safety Advisor supports the business in achieving high standards of health, safety and welfare across residential construction sites. The role provides competent advice, monitors compliance with UK legislation and company standards, and promotes a positive, proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Compliance
* Provide competent advice to directors, managers, employees and subcontractors in line with UK legislation, including the Health & Safety at Work Act and CDM 2015
* Support the implementation and maintenance of health and safety policies, procedures and management systems
* Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, ACOPs and industry best practice
Site Monitoring & Risk Management
* Undertake regular site inspections and audits
* Identify hazards and unsafe practices, recommending practical control measures
* Review RAMS, construction phase plans and COSHH assessments
* Support management of high-risk activities including work at height, lifting operations, excavations, temporary works and plant
Incident & Performance Management
* Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations, including RIDDOR where required
* Identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out
* Produce clear inspection reports and contribute to health & safety KPI reporting
Training, Engagement & Culture
* Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and safety awareness sessions
* Promote positive behavioural safety and continuous improvement
* Support subcontractor assessment, inductions and pre-start meetings
Skills & Competencies
Technical
* Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, particularly CDM 2015
* Experience within residential construction environments
* Competent in risk assessment, auditing and incident investigation
Personal & Behavioural
* Confident communicator able to influence at all levels
* Professional and assertive when challenging unsafe behaviours
* Organised, detail-focused and resilient in a multi-site role
* Proactive, solution-focused and commercially aware
Qualifications & Professional Requirements
* Essential: NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety
* Desirable: NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety
* Professional Membership: TechIOSH (CertIOSH desirable)
* Additional Desirable Training:
* SMSTS
* Temporary Works (Coordinator/Supervisor)
* Accident Investigation
* Scaffold Awareness
* Environmental / Sustainability Awareness
* First Aid / Mental Health First Aid
* Full UK driving licence
* DBS check (company requirement)
* Ongoing CPD through IOSH or equivalent
To apply, please send your CV to natalie@threcruit.co.uk or contact Natalie Oakley on 07812 993513 for a confidential conversation.
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