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
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