Referment is partnering with a leading UK construction and engineering company to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor, a pivotal role ensuring the highest safety standards across a diverse portfolio of high-profile construction projects throughout the North of England.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established company delivering complex infrastructure and construction works across the capital. As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with project teams across multiple active sites, ensuring best-in-class safety standards are embedded into every stage of project delivery.
You will play a key role in shaping and maintaining a proactive safety culture while ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry best practices. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence.
The Role
As Health & Safety Advisor, you will provide expert guidance to operational teams across a range of live construction sites, helping ensure that health and safety standards are consistently maintained across all project activities.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Conducting regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards
* Developing, implementing, and reviewing site-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
* Investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses, recommending effective corrective and preventative actions
* Delivering health and safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks to site teams and contractors
* Ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and internal company policies
* Advising project teams and management on best practice in health, safety, and environmental protection
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date health and safety documentation and reporting
* Promoting a positive and proactive safety culture across operational sites
* Supporting the development and continuous improvement of H&S management systems and procedures
* Monitoring contractor health and safety performance across multiple projects
About You
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Health & Safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is confident working across multiple live projects.
To Be Considered For This Role You Should Have
* Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or Manager within the construction or heavy infrastructure sectors
* A stable employment history demonstrating longevity and commitment in previous roles
* Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction site practices
* Advanced health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NVQ Level 6, or CMIOSH status
* Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, site audits, and incident investigations
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Confidence working collaboratively with project teams, contractors, and senior management
* Experience using H&S management systems and reporting tools
* Experience working for major UK construction or infrastructure contractors would be highly advantageous.
* Candidates with significant UK-based construction experience will be particularly well suited to this role due to the need for familiarity with current legislation, regulatory requirements, and site practices.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across the North of England. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of safety while working on challenging and rewarding projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading construction organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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