Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor needed in Bishop's Stortford

Location: Bishop's Stortford

Rate: £40,000 – £65,000

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Stridden Limited are recruiting for an established Civils & Groundworks Contractor who are currently looking for a SHEQ / Health & Safety Advisor to join their team.

Our client will consider Mid to Senior Level SHEQ / Health & Safety Advisors for this role.

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving a culture of continuous improvement? We’re recruiting a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Adviser for our client that specialises in the Civils & Groundworks Sector. In this pivotal role, you’ll support health and safety across all areas of our business — on commercial, large residential and RC Frames projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Supporting departments in developing and maintaining Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

* Leading accident and incident investigations, carrying out root cause analysis, and implementing effective action plans.

* Conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal standards.

* Promoting a positive safety culture through toolbox talks, training, and active collaboration with the H&S committee.

* Providing expert advice on COSHH, PPE, and other key safety areas.

* Supporting contractor control, reviewing RAMS, and ensuring completion of statutory inspections.

* Office and site based throughout London, Home Counties, and the Midlands.

What We’re Looking For

* NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent) – essential.

* Auditing qualification – desirable.

* Proven experience within a Groundworks & Civils.

* Strong working knowledge of H&S regulations.

* Excellent communication and report writing skills.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)