Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Hertfordshire Commercial Fit–Out Projects
Salary: GBP70,000 GBP75,000 + 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 GBP1m GBP15m 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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