Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Bedford
Sector: Residential Groundworks
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Company Vehicle/Allowance + Benefits
About Us
We are a well-established and growing residential groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundwork packages for leading housebuilders across the region. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for safety, quality, and reliability, we are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support our operational teams and help maintain our excellent safety standards.
The Role
As Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture across multiple residential groundworks sites. You will work closely with site managers, supervisors, and operatives to ensure compliance with current legislation and company policies.
This is a hands-on, site-focused role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular site inspections and audits across multiple projects
Provide practical health & safety guidance to site teams
Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company procedures
Support and advise on RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports
Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings
Assist with maintaining ISO management systems (if applicable)
Liaise with external bodies including the HSE where required
Support continuous improvement of health & safety performance
Requirements
NEBOSH General Certificate (Construction Certificate desirable)
Proven experience in groundworks, civil engineering, or residential construction
Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships with site teams and senior management
Full UK driving licence
Proactive, organised, and confident in challenging unsafe behaviours
Desirable
Experience working with residential developers
Temporary Works or Streetworks knowledge
TechIOSH or working towards IOSH membership
What We Offer
Competitive salary (DOE)
Company vehicle or car allowance
Fuel card
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to join a growing and supportive teamIf you are a motivated Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact within a reputable residential groundworks business, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies