Job Description:

Health & Safety Advisor

London
Site Based | Permanent | £60 000

You’ll be joining an established project team supporting the delivery of a major construction project in London.

Working directly alongside an experienced H&S Manager, you’ll have responsibility for the day-to-day Health & Safety activity across site, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and the workforce to maintain high standards and address issues before they become incidents.

The project involves a complex construction and M&E environment, giving you exposure to a wide range of activities and contractors.

This would suit an experienced H&S Advisor who enjoys being visible on site, engaging with people and taking a practical approach to Health & Safety. It would also be a strong opportunity for someone looking to develop towards a more senior H&S position while working under an experienced manager.

What you'll do

• Provide visible Health & Safety leadership across the project and promote a positive safety culture
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits, identifying unsafe practices, non-conformances and areas for improvement
• Review subcontractor RAMS, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Monitor contractor compliance and challenge unsafe working practices where necessary
• Work closely with subcontractor supervisors, site managers and project management teams
• Support H&S meetings, inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Review and monitor permits to work and ensure they are being correctly implemented
• Carry out hazard identification and risk assessments across construction activities
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations and follow corrective actions through to completion
• Assist with LOLER, PUWER and other statutory inspection requirements
• Maintain accurate H&S records, reports, registers and site documentation
• Support the H&S Manager with project policies, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and industry best practice
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Package Managers and Supervisors to resolve H&S issues
• Promote strong workforce engagement and encourage issues to be raised and addressed early

What you'll need

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or similar within UK construction
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate – essential
• NEBOSH Diploma or currently working towards one – desirable
• IOSH / IIRSM membership – desirable
• 3–8 years' H&S experience
• Experience within construction, M&E, data centres or other technically complex projects
• Strong experience carrying out site inspections, audits and H&S reviews
• Good knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work
• Confidence dealing with subcontractors, supervisors and construction management
• Good understanding of UK H&S legislation, including CDM
• Experience delivering inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• CSCS card

About the company

You’ll be joining an established data-centre specialist and technical construction business with an international presence and a strong track record delivering complex technical projects.

The business works across the critical infrastructure sector, where quality, reliability and Health & Safety are fundamental to successful delivery.

For this position, you’ll be working as part of the project team delivering a significant facility for a leading global data-centre operator.

The company offers a structured environment with experienced H&S leadership, making this a good opportunity for an Advisor who wants to broaden their project experience while developing their career within a specialist construction sector.