Health & Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Heathrow
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Benefits: BUPA Healthcare, Pension Scheme (5% employer / 3% employee), 25 Days Holiday

Our client is a long-established and reputable M&E contractor with more than 60 years of industry experience. They operate on a range of high-profile construction projects across London and are continuing to expand as the UK division grows.

They are now seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will involve regular travel to live projects in and around Central London. The successful candidate will play an important part in maintaining and further developing a strong health and safety culture within the organisation.

This position would suit someone who is proactive, motivated, and keen to contribute to the ongoing development of health and safety processes within a growing organisation.

Role Overview
Reporting to the UK Health & Safety Manager, the key focus of this role is to support project teams with safety compliance, promote best practice on site, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clear advice and guidance to project and site teams on health and safety matters

Support the development and review of internal policies and procedures

Monitor and analyse monthly safety data and contribute to reporting and improvement plans

Assist in behavioural safety initiatives and support the delivery of in-house training

Take part in quarterly safety presentations and company-wide updates

Contribute content to internal communications such as newsletters and safety bulletins

Participate in focus groups to support development and best practice

Ensure company certification standards are maintained, including ISO compliance

Support compliance with statutory requirements and CDM Regulations

Carry out inspections, audits, and site visits to ensure safe systems of work

Lead or support accident/incident investigations and share learning outcomes

Review and assist with safety documentation including risk assessments and method statements

Support with safety planning for new project set-ups

Ensure appropriate safety equipment, plant and procedures are in place and correctly used

Experience & Skills Required

Experience within the construction industry (M&E experience beneficial but not essential)

Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Organised, proactive and able to work independently

Confident in influencing, engaging and encouraging safe working practices

Qualifications

Graduate IOSH preferred or working towards Chartered status

NEBOSH Construction Certificate desirable

CSCS card suitable for management level