The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Location: Chigwell
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 (dependent on experience)
Role Overview
The Health & Safety Advisor will provide operational support across the organisation, working closely with the Head of SHEQ to shape, implement, and continuously improve the Health & Safety Management System. The role is key in ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and embedding a strong safety‑first culture across all business activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development and implementation of the Health & Safety Management System across the organisation
* Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and company policies
* Provide expert health and safety advice and guidance to employees at all levels
* Promote and embed a positive health & safety culture across the business
* Support site teams to ensure safe systems of work are consistently followed
* Collect, analyse, and report on H&S data (e.g. accidents, incidents, near misses), identifying trends and implementing corrective actions
* Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring findings and lessons learned are communicated across the organisation
* Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure they are suitable, sufficient, and task‑specific; support Contract Managers in developing RAMS where required
* Conduct inspections and “dip tests” including van checks, PUWER compliance, first aid provisions, sickness records, and site behaviours
* Maintain and update health and safety policies and procedures to ensure they remain current and effective
* Develop and deliver Toolbox Talks relevant to ongoing works
* Positively influence behaviours and drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance
* Support audits, accreditations, and re‑certification processes
Requirements
* Experience within Construction, Facilities Management (FM), Property Compliance, or similar environments
* NEBOSH Construction xlqdzyr Certificate (minimum)
* Strong understanding of RAMS, Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), inspections, and audits
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Proactive and solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to drive behavioural change
* Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001)
* Experience in landlord compliance (e.g. asbestos, fire safety, legionella)
* Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations
* Full, clean UK driving licence
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£45,000 – £52,000 dependent on experience)
* Company pension scheme
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Employee wellbeing scheme
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