Health And Safety Advisor

Michael Taylor Search & Selection

About the Company

Join one of the UK’s leading mechanical and electrical contractors, recognised for delivering high-quality projects across commercial, data centre, education, retail, leisure, healthcare and residential sectors. With industry excellence and an outstanding staff retention rate, this company combines innovation, collaboration, and a strong safety culture across everything they do.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a highly regarded M&E construction business. You’ll be based on a flagship data centre project in North Acton supporting the Health & Safety leadership team in driving standards, compliance and continuous improvement across site operations. This is an excellent role for someone looking to build their career within a forward-thinking contractor that values professional development and a proactive approach to safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct regular site audits and inspections, producing detailed reports on H&S performance.

* Support the implementation of H&S initiatives to drive cultural and behavioural improvement.

* Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and company standards.

* Review and assist in the development of Risk Assessments and Method Statements

* (RAMS).

* Evaluate subcontractor documentation to ensure suitability and compliance.

* Attend internal and client H&S meetings, ensuring all actions are implemented.

* Provide guidance and coaching to staff, subcontractors, and supply chain partners on H&S best practice.

* Lead or support incident and accident investigations.

* Identify training needs and help deliver relevant health, safety, and wellbeing programmes.

* Compile and maintain monthly SHEQ summary reports and contribute to continuous improvement.

* Support the ongoing maintenance of ISO-accredited H&S, Quality, and Environmental management systems.

What You’ll Bring:

* Experience within the construction or M&E sector in a health & safety role.

* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and industry standards.

* Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to engage teams at all levels.

* A proactive, hands-on approach to promoting safety culture and performance improvement.

* Relevant H&S qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).

Why Join:

* Work with a respected and stable contractor with long-standing client relationships.

* Be part of an experienced, supportive H&S team on a major live project.

* Competitive salary and benefits package, including travel expenses, private healthcare, and pension.

* Real opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development