Overview
We’re recruiting a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to drive best practice across active residential construction sites, combining monthly audits, incident investigation, and on-the-ground coaching. You’ll be a trusted partner to Project and Operational teams—owning actions, improving behaviours, and embedding a positive safety culture.
Client Details: I am working with a fast‑growing construction organisation delivering high‑quality projects across multiple active sites. The business is known for operational excellence, modern construction methods, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. They invest heavily in their people—providing a supportive, forward‑thinking environment where teams are encouraged to live, learn, and dream as they develop their careers.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly site safety inspections (and ad hoc as required) across live residential projects.
- Audit against company H&S policy, CDM 2015, and industry best practice; produce clear, actionable reports.
- Track and drive close-out of corrective actions with Site Managers and Project Teams.
- Investigate incidents/near misses (incl. potential RIDDOR), produce root‑cause analysis, and implement lessons learned.
- Provide HSE advice, coaching, mentoring, and toolbox talks to raise standards and behaviours.
- Review Construction Phase Plans (CPP) when acting as Client; assure Principal Contractor compliance.
- Liaise professionally with regulators (HSE, EA, local authorities) as required.
- Promote behavioural safety, wellbeing, and ill‑health prevention measures.
- Maintain current knowledge of legislative changes and industry best practice; support departmental projects.
- Champion a positive safety ethos and ensure training needs are identified and met.
Profile
- Proven Health & Safety experience in construction (ideally residential housebuilding or Principal Contractor environments).
- Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, CDM 2015, and RIDDOR.
- Confident conducting site audits/inspections, delivering toolbox talks, and influencing stakeholders.
- Skilled in risk assessments (RA) and method statements (RAMS); clear, concise report writing.
- Adept at incident response & investigation, with practical, preventative recommendations.
- Relationship‑builder: credible with Site/Project Managers, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders.
- Organised, detail‑driven, able to manage multiple sites/priorities.
- IT literate (MS Office; safety management systems).
- Full UK driving licence; comfortable with regional travel.
Job Offer
- Competitive base salary + car/allowance + comprehensive benefits.
- 25+ days holiday + bank holidays (policy dependent) and enhanced pension.
- CPD support (professional memberships, further qualifications, and structured development).
- Real ownership and visibility—work directly with the Group Head of H&S on business‑wide initiatives.
- Inclusive, values‑led culture where you can live, learn, dream and make a measurable impact.
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