Location: Saunderton
Salary: Up to £50,000
Our client are seeking a pragmatic and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join their team, supporting a high-profile data centre project near Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced construction environment and is confident engaging with contractors on site while maintaining strong commercial awareness.
You will be responsible for undertaking site-based H&S audits, carrying out regular site walks, and overseeing the health & safety management of contractors during construction and fit-out phases. This role requires someone who can balance compliance with practical decision-making to support project delivery safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
-Conducting regular Health & Safety audits across a live data centre construction site
-Carrying out site inspections and walkarounds to ensure compliance with H&S standards
-Managing and monitoring contractor health & safety performance on site
-Identifying risks and implementing practical, commercially aware solutions
-Supporting CDM compliance and general site safety management
-Producing clear reports and maintaining accurate H&S documentation
-Building strong relationships with site teams, contractors and stakeholders
-Promoting a positive safety culture across all site activities
The Person - Essential Criteria:
-NEBOSH Certificate (minimum)
-At least 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role
-Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and risk management practices
-Excellent organisational and time management skills
-Strong communication and relationship management skills
-Experience working in a construction, M&E or data centre environment
Desirable Criteria:
-NEBOSH Diploma (completed or working towards)
-CDM Regulations experience
What's on Offer:
-Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications
-Medical Cash Plan
-Opportunity to work on a major, high-profile data centre project
-Site-based role with strong exposure to complex construction environments
-Long-term development potential within a growing business
Keywords: health and safety, NEBOSH, construction, data centre, CDM, site safety, M&E, risk management, HSE consultant, HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Manager
Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year