Health & Safety Advisor
Construction / Residential Housebuilding
Location: Multi-site (UK-wide travel required)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Type: Permanent, Full Time
We are currently recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor on behalf of a well-established and growing construction business operating across multiple residential sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive H&S professional who enjoys being site-based, influencing culture, and driving continuous improvement.
The Role
As Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing health and safety standards across active construction sites. You will carry out regular site inspections and audits, ensure compliance with UK legislation and company policies, and work closely with site and operational teams to close out actions effectively.
You’ll also support senior leadership with H&S initiatives and projects, helping to embed a strong, positive safety culture throughout the business through coaching, training, and hands-on engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct monthly (or ad hoc) health & safety inspections across live construction sites
Audit sites against company policy, legislation, and industry best practice
Produce clear inspection reports and support site teams in closing out actions
Ensure compliance with UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and RIDDOR events
Review Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) where acting as Client under CDM
Provide practical H&S advice, guidance, and support to site teams
Liaise with external bodies such as the HSE and Environmental Agency when required
Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to improve site safety standards
Promote best practice, lessons learned, and occupational health initiatives
Champion a positive health & safety culture across the business
About You
Essential Requirements
NEBOSH Construction Certificate
Full UK driving licence
Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction industry
Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations
Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge unsafe practices
Strong report writing and organisational skills
Desirable Qualifications
NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety
NEBOSH Diploma
Chartered IOSH membership
IEMA qualification
SMSTS
Scaffold Inspection certification
Skills & Attributes
Strong relationship-builder, particularly with Project Managers and site teams
Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Excellent time management with the ability to manage multiple sites
Confident incident investigator with attention to detail
IT-literate (MS Office and safety management systems)
Awareness of environmental compliance and sustainability within construction
What’s On Offer
Permanent opportunity with a growing and reputable construction business
Varied, site-based role with autonomy and responsibility
Opportunity to influence and shape health & safety culture
Supportive senior leadership and clear career development potential
If you’re an experienced Health & Safety Advisor looking for a hands-on role within residential construction, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.