Health & Safety Advisor
Posted Today by O'Neill & Brennan
£300 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The Health & Safety Advisor role involves supporting multiple live construction sites across London for a well-established Main Contractor. The position requires conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and promoting a proactive safety culture. The advisor will also provide training and guidance to site management teams while liaising with external bodies. This contract position offers exposure to high-profile projects within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews across multiple projects
- Monitor compliance with current HSE legislation, company procedures and client requirements
- Produce inspection reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively
- Support site management teams with risk assessments, RAMS reviews and safe systems of work
- Deliver toolbox talks, site briefings and health & safety training where required
- Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommendations
- Assist in developing and improving company HSEQ policies and procedures
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the business
- Liaise with external bodies including the HSE, local authorities and client representatives
- Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to health & safety compliance
- Provide practical advice and guidance to operational teams on all HSEQ matters
Key Skills:
- Proven experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor within the construction industry
- Experience working for a Main Contractor on commercial, residential, student accommodation or healthcare projects
- Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and construction compliance requirements
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate
- Relevant CSCS Card
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships with site teams and subcontractors
- Strong report writing and organisational skills
- Membership of IOSH or working towards chartered status
- Experience across multi-site operations
- Temporary Works or Fire Safety knowledge
- First Aid qualification
Salary (Rate): £300/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Construction
Our client is a well-established and highly respected Main Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across London and the South East. Operating across commercial, residential, student accommodation and healthcare sectors, the business has built long-standing relationships with clients through a commitment to quality, safety and operational excellence.
Due to continued project growth, they are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join the business on a contract basis, supporting multiple live construction sites across London.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews across multiple projects
- Monitor compliance with current HSE legislation, company procedures and client requirements
- Produce inspection reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively
- Support site management teams with risk assessments, RAMS reviews and safe systems of work
- Deliver toolbox talks, site briefings and health & safety training where required
- Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommendations
- Assist in developing and improving company HSEQ policies and procedures
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the business
- Liaise with external bodies including the HSE, local authorities and client representatives
- Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to health & safety compliance
- Provide practical advice and guidance to operational teams on all HSEQ matters
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor within the construction industry
- Experience working for a Main Contractor on commercial, residential, student accommodation or healthcare projects
- Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and construction compliance requirements
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate
- Relevant CSCS Card
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships with site teams and subcontractors
- Strong report writing and organisational skills
- Membership of IOSH or working towards chartered status
- Experience across multi-site operations
- Temporary Works or Fire Safety knowledge
- First Aid qualification
What's on Offer
- Competitive day rate
- Long-term contract opportunity with a stable and established contractor
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-profile London projects
- Collaborative and professional working environment
- Opportunity to work with experienced construction and HSEQ teams
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation