Freelance Health & Safety Advisor | Exeter, Devon | £300/day | Contract (Freelance) | On-site
We're recruiting for a hands‑on Health & Safety Advisor to support a large‑scale internal refurbishment within a live logistics environment. You'll be working for a consultancy on a major client‑side project (end user is a well‑known global brand), supporting site teams and multiple contractors to ensure high standards of compliance and safe delivery.
This is a fast‑paced site with plenty of autonomy — ideal for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor who's confident operating across all levels, from operatives to senior stakeholders.
The Role
As the on‑site H&S lead, you'll drive compliance, embed positive behaviours, and keep works on track in a multi‑contractor setting, with a strong focus on CDM and practical risk management.
Responsibilities
* Lead health & safety across a multi‑contractor refurbishment project in a live environment
* Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks; report findings and close out actions
* Produce/review RAMS, risk assessments and method statements and support safe systems of work
* Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and engagement sessions to improve on‑site behaviours
* Support site leadership and liaise with stakeholders to maintain standards and performance
* Investigate incidents/near misses and implement robust corrective and preventative actions
* Maintain clear site documentation and use IT systems to track actions and compliance evidence
Requirements
* Proven experience in a construction/refurbishment-focused H&S role (over 7 years' CDM experience)
* NEBOSH qualified (General Certificate minimum)
* Solid working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 (client‑side / live‑site experience desirable)
* IT literate (confident with reporting, trackers, MS Office and digital H&S systems)
* Excellent communicator — able to influence, coach and challenge unsafe behaviours at all levels
* Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, high‑compliance environment with multiple contractors
What's on Offer
* £300 per day (dependent on experience/tax status
* Freelance engagement (Outside IR35 / CIS / Self‑employed options)
* Key role on a high‑profile live‑site refurbishment with strong project support
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