577 Safety Advisor jobs in the United Kingdom

Safety Advisor–£55,000-£60,000 + Benefits including car– Canary Wharf, London/ Hybrid

The Role

Are you NEBOSH certified and experienced in developing practical health and safety documentation? Do you enjoy working directly with clients to ensure they meet their legal and certification requirements?If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a confident and knowledgeable Safety Advisor to join our growing consultancy.

You will work closely with our clients to create and deliver health and safety documentation that is compliant, clear and specific to their operations. Whether it’s drafting risk assessments, supporting audits, or delivering training, your role will be central to helping clients build and maintain a safe working environment.

You’ll split your time between client sites, our Canary Wharf office, and working from home.

Ready to take the next step in your health and safety career, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Health & Safety Documentation:

• Create and tailor health and safety policies, procedures, and manuals specific to each client’s operational needs.
• Design and implement risk assessments and method statements, ensuring they are practical, compliant, and easily understandable.

Certification and Compliance Support:

• Provide guidance and support to clients seeking health and safety accreditations (such as CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO standards).
• Conduct audits and gap analyses to assess compliance with regulatory standards and certification requirements.

Client Engagement and Consultancy:

• Serve as the designated Competent Person for health and safety as needed, oAering ongoing advice and support.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety practices, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.

Training and Awareness:

• Develop and deliver health and safety training sessions for clients’ staA to improve safety awareness and compliance.
• Keep clients informed of changes in health and safety legislation and best practices, ensuring proactive compliance.

The Company

The client is committed to providing bespoke health and safety services across multiple sectors, including construction, education, and retail. They take pride in a practical and tailored approach to safety, focusing on delivering clear, effective and compliant safety solutions.

The Person

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent; additional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH Construction, Fire Risk Assessment) are advantageous.
• Proven experience in health and safety advisory, ideally within consultancy or a similar client focused environment.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety regulations, including CDM 2015, ISO standards, and sector-specific guidelines.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in developing and implementing safety policies, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and practical manner.
• Attention to Detail: Thorough and meticulous in evaluating and documenting safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying safety risks and providing effective solutions for a safe working environment.

The Company

Specialise in high-quality public realm and landscaping schemes, as well as highway and civil engineering projects across both public and private sectors. The majority of projects undertaken are in Central London.

The Role

The purpose of a SHEQ Advisor is to support key stakeholders (our customers) and to achieve the highest levels of performance. A developing member of the SHEQ team, working closely with the Head of SHEQ, project teams and our supply chain partners to give high quality SHEQ support.

• Identify and escalate any resource issues that could create risk for the projects you support.
• Support implementation and embedment of the SHEQ goal and strategy.
• Support project teams to lead and engage in SHEQ and deliver high standards
• Promote and help create a positive SHEQ reporting culture.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and support SHEQ performance.
• Support project compliance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor and support supply chain SHEQ performance.
• Identify and escalate / communicate areas for improvement to the Contracts Manager and Head of SHEQ to support continuous improvement.
• Support incident management for the projects you support. Focus on identifying root cause analysis and how to prevent incidents from happening again.

The Requirements

• Completed or in progress with NEBOSH qualification or NVQ level 5 / 6 in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Member of IOSH working towards graduate status.
• Experience of working in the civils sector
• Strong Communication skills
• A high understanding of Health & Safety legislation

The Benefits

• An excellent salary and package
• Projects in Central London

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our team on a long term contract basis working in Central London.

12 + Months work + Weekly Payments + Outside IR35

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
• Provide guidance and support to site teams on best safety practices
• Develop and implement risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation and company policies

Requirements:

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) essential
• Proven experience in a construction or industrial or Utilities setting
• Strong understanding of UK health & safety regulations
• Ability to work independently and provide proactive safety solutions
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented H&S professional looking for a rewarding contract role that will offer hands on/ site experience progression on a high profile project.

Send your CV to Joe Hance or call to discuss the position.

Keywords - Health & Safety // NEBOSH // Health and Safety Advisor

• Salary of £40,000 - £0,000
• ,660 Car Allowance or Company Car
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Pension (9%)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Home-working flexibility (1 day a week)
• Genuine career development and progression

• Carrying out inspections and audits on live construction and infrastructure sites
• Supporting project teams with health, safety, quality and environmental issues
• Promoting a positive approach to compliance and culture across teams
• Helping drive continuous improvement and engagement across projects
• Gaining experience in both day-to-day site activity and regional HSQE strategy

• Early in your HSEQ career (maybe as an Assistant or Junior Advisor) and ready to step up
• Coming from a related background (engineering, site supervision, construction) and looking to specialise in health and safety
• Confident communicating with people at all levels, with a practical and proactive mindset

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)
• Some exposure to construction, infrastructure, civils, or utilities projects
• Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel across Yorkshire
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001 (desirable but not essential)

• Salary of £40,000 - £0,000
• ,660 Car Allowance or Company Car
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Pension (9%)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Home-working flexibility (1 day a week)
• Genuine career development and progression

• Carrying out inspections and audits on live construction and infrastructure sites
• Supporting project teams with health, safety, quality and environmental issues
• Promoting a positive approach to compliance and culture across teams
• Helping drive continuous improvement and engagement across projects
• Gaining experience in both day-to-day site activity and regional HSQE strategy

• Early in your HSEQ career (maybe as an Assistant or Junior Advisor) and ready to step up
• Coming from a related background (engineering, site supervision, construction) and looking to specialise in health and safety
• Confident communicating with people at all levels, with a practical and proactive mindset

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)
• Some exposure to construction, infrastructure, civils, or utilities projects
• Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel across Yorkshire
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001 (desirable but not essential)

Our client have been delivering outstanding design and build projects for over 30 years specialising in Refurbishment, Project Management and Construction Management

Projects range from Office Refurbishment, Building Development, Hospital Refurbishment and Schools Refurbishments to Building Development adding a touch of elegance and luxury to living spaces and Residential Developments.

Duties:

• Site H&S inspections
• In addition to the site visits the H&S manager is responsible for –
  • Implementing and Administrating the Health, Safety, Welfare, COSHH and CDM, Policies and Procedures for the group
  • Preparing, updating and amending reports, procedures, documents and control to satisfy the requirements of the group and to meet the highest possible standards of the Directors.
  • To pro-actively work to constantly improve our Procedures, Systems of Work and Site working practices and to be problem solving not simply identifying.
  • To carry out all regular site and office inspections and prepare reports (report system is on internet portal, currently ProCore) on Health and Safety Welfare, Quality and Environmental matters and to follow up reports as necessary to ensure close out of any actions raised.
  • Ensure all Statutory Registers are maintained.
  • Checking and assisting our site managers with the production of RAMS,  COSHH, Noise, Manual Handling and all/any other necessary assessments.
  • To identify risk, hazard and trends, both actual and behavioural, and introduce and implement briefings and themes to counter and to motivate staff and operatives.
  • To monitor and recommend any further training for staff and operatives and to monitor progress by regular up-dates to the training matrix.
  • To attend all necessary internal and external safety and management meetings and agree action schedules for implementation.
  • Advise the Board of Directors and provide a detailed 6 monthly Audit report on all activities and an analysis of all relevant accident stats.
  • To up-date, amend, re-draft the Health, Safety, Welfare, COSHH, CDM & Environmental Policies of the company during February / March each year and implement by 6th April.

SHEA - Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor
Location: Travel across the South (regional offices in South Brent, Yeovil, Bristol, Leighton Buzzard, Basingstoke, and Watton)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced SHEA Advisor to join their team, supporting construction-related refurbishment projects within a social housing environment across the South of England.

This role plays a crucial part in promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture through on-site engagement, support, and delivery of the company's behavioural safety programme. You will work closely with operational teams, driving safety standards, identifying risk, and encouraging best practice.

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external health & safety standards

• Support operational teams with project-specific health & safety planning and documentation

• Identify and manage SHE risks, opportunities, and issues on active projects

• Assist with the creation and review of key documentation, including risk assessments, construction phase plans, and environmental impact registers

• Respond to and support investigations into incidents including RIDDOR-reportable accidents, lost time incidents, and near misses

• Promote clear and effective communication around safety concerns, actions, and improvements

• Ensure any updates to SHEQ systems or legislation are implemented effectively

• Continuously maintain up-to-date knowledge of SHE legislation and industry best practices

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Company car scheme or car allowance

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional days)

• Company pension scheme (up to 7.5%)

• Access to a range of employee benefits including healthcare discounts, high street savings, paid volunteering day, and service awards

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a health & safety role within construction

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent (essential)

• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and construction industry standards

• Previous experience within the social housing sector is desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team

• Competent with digital systems (training will be provided on internal platforms)

• Full UK driving licence required, with willingness to travel within the South region

This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility of home working while ensuring you maintain visibility across key project sites. Travel will be regional and manageable, with a focus on planning your week efficiently.

Vacancy Summary

Job Title:  Health & Safety Advisor  

Job Type:  Full time employed  

Location:  Chatteris

Salary:  £40k - £45k plus Package

Company & Project:  We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading social housing contractor , who are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated H&S professional to play a key role in ensuring compliance and driving a strong safety culture across a busy portfolio of housing refurbishment and maintenance projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide professional health & safety advice and support to operational teams across social housing projects.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Assist with the development and delivery of health & safety policies, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote a proactive safety-first culture.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, providing reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the continuous improvement of health & safety systems and training.

Desirable Experience & Skills:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum).
• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within construction or social housing.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, risk assessments, and auditing processes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

Application Process:  If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within if your CV is of interest.