Regional Health and Safety Advisor
A market leading MMC contractor delivering some of the most advanced public sector buildings in the UK is seeking a driven and influential Health and Safety Advisor to join its expanding Health and Safety team.
Operating across Defence, Education, Justice, Social Housing and Healthcare, this business is redefining how complex buildings are designed, manufactured and delivered. With a secured long term pipeline, disciplined operational controls and a digitally integrated delivery model, it is widely recognised as one of the most progressive construction companies in the UK.
Health and Safety is embedded into every stage of delivery, from design and manufacturing through to site operations. This is a role for a Health and Safety professional who wants to operate in a high performing environment where standards genuinely matter.
This is a roaming Health and Safety Advisor position across London and the South of England, involving daily travel to live construction sites and one day per week in the central London office near London Bridge. A full UK driving licence is essential and you must be prepared to drive daily as part of the role.
The Role
As Health and Safety Advisor, you will act as a visible and respected HSE presence across multiple live projects, reinforcing Health and Safety standards and influencing site culture.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assuring compliance across production, manufacturing and live construction environments
• Conducting detailed Health and Safety inspections and compliance audits
• Identifying Health and Safety risks early and driving practical mitigation strategies
• Delivering toolbox talks and targeted Health and Safety briefings
• Coaching, influencing and constructively challenging subcontractors on Health and Safety matters
• Positively reinforcing Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Supporting Temporary Works management from a Health and Safety perspective
• Developing risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Engaging confidently with site leadership teams to improve Health and Safety performance
This is not a passive compliance role. The successful Health and Safety Advisor will be proactive, confident and comfortable holding high standards across busy live sites.
Requirements
Essential:
• NEBOSH Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Valid CSCS Card
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong working knowledge of UK construction Health and Safety legislation
• Experience operating as a Health and Safety Advisor across multiple live construction sites
Due to the nature of the projects, this role requires eligibility for UK Government security clearance. Applicants must:
• Hold a British passport
• Be eligible to obtain UK security clearance
• Be able to provide a clear, continuous and verifiable employment history covering the past three years, preferably within the UK
• Have residency and background that satisfies UK Government vetting requirements
Please note that security vetting will include background checks in line with Government standards.
Personal attributes:
• Self motivated and highly organised
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels
• Comfortable coaching and constructively challenging subcontractors
• Positive reinforcement mindset when embedding Health and Safety standards
• Proactive, solutions focused approach
• Desire to take ownership and progress within a high growth organisation
The Opportunity
You will be joining a financially strong and forward thinking MMC contractor where Health and Safety is central to performance, reputation and delivery. This is an opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor who wants exposure to complex public sector programmes and long term career progression