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Senior Health and Safety Advisor
Posted 1 day ago by The Royal Household
It's knowing you're protecting the community that surrounds you.It's feeling trusted to deliver to the very highest stan...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Health & Safety Governance Manager (12month FTC)
Posted 1 day ago by TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment
Key Responsibilities of the The Health & Safety Governance ManagerLead and continually improve the organisation’s He...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Health & Safety Advisor - Operations
Posted 1 day ago by Airswift
Airswift is looking for an Health & Safety Advisor - Operations to work for a major O&G company in Lake Charles,...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Lake Charles , Louisiana, United States
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Health, Safety and Environmental Technician - 12 months fixed contract
Posted 1 day ago by Cummins Europe
We are looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environmental Technician to join our team specializing in Health, Safet...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Onsite
- Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Health & Safety and Business Resilience Manager (12-18 Month FTC)
Posted 3 days ago by Selfridges
Job IntroductionAbout The Role This is a senior leadership position with a focus on People, Property, Profit and Reputat...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Regional Health & Safety Manager
Posted 3 days ago by HM Revenue & Customs
About The JobJob summary Explore the world of HMRC Estates, where we lead the way in government property transformation....
- Rate £37,682 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Health and Safety Manager
Posted 3 days ago by VIRTUS Data Centres
About VIRTUSVIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest-growing data centre provider.We own, design, build, and operate some...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Saunderton, England, United Kingdom
Council Housing Health and Safety Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Enfield Council
About the roleThis is a rare opportunity to shape the future of health and safety across Enfield's Council Housing servi...
- Rate £72,777 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Enfield, England, United Kingdom
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Health & Safety Advisor (Nights)
Posted 3 days ago by Rullion Limited
Role OverviewThe Health & Safety Advisor will support the HPC CDM Client and Principal Contractor teams by providing...
- Rate £535 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Holford, Bridgwater (TA5), TA5 1UD
Projects Health & Safety Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Arla Foods Limited
Projects Health & Safety Manager Arla Foods, SA48 8AG Felinfach 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Are you an experienced He...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location SA48, Llanfihangel-Ystrad, County of Ceredigion
Health, Safety & Property Compliance Consultant (Freelance)
Posted 1 week ago by Elvis Eckardt Recruitment
Freelance Health, Safety & Property Compliance ConsultantSector: Property, Estates & Compliance ConsultancyEngag...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
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About Our Health and Safety Contract Roles
What does a health and safety contractor do?
Health and safety contractors are brought in to manage, audit, and improve workplace safety across construction sites, manufacturing facilities, energy installations, and corporate environments. The work covers a broad spectrum: developing and implementing safety management systems, conducting risk assessments and method statement reviews, investigating incidents and near-misses, delivering toolbox talks and safety training, auditing compliance with CDM regulations, and acting as the principal designer or principal contractor's safety adviser on construction projects. Demand is strongest in construction and infrastructure, where CDM 2015 regulations create a legal requirement for competent safety oversight on virtually every project. Oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, and logistics are also significant employers of contract health and safety professionals.
Contractors in this discipline need a NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent as the baseline professional qualification, with many clients also requiring NEBOSH Construction Certificate for site-based roles. Membership of IOSH at Chartered or Graduate level is widely expected. Practical experience conducting CDM duties, writing construction phase plans, and managing multi-trade environments carries more weight than additional certifications. For roles on major infrastructure or energy projects, experience with permit-to-work systems, COMAH regulations, or sector-specific safety frameworks such as those used in rail or nuclear is a significant differentiator. Tech-savvy contractors who can work with digital safety management platforms and data-driven reporting are increasingly sought after as the industry moves beyond paper-based compliance.
What is the market like for health and safety contractors?
Health and safety contracting is a consistently active market, driven by the non-negotiable nature of safety compliance in the UK's construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. The volume of major infrastructure programmes, from HS2 through to offshore wind and nuclear new build, sustains demand for experienced safety professionals that the permanent workforce cannot fully supply. Regulatory enforcement has tightened, and organisations that previously relied on part-time or shared safety resource are increasingly engaging dedicated contractors. Rates have firmed for contractors with NEBOSH Diploma and CDM experience, particularly those willing to work on remote or complex sites where the safety challenges are most acute.
How much do health and safety contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for health and safety roles typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many health and safety vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 310 health and safety contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to July 2026.