We are seeking an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to support a main contractor delivering two new-build retail projects in London. The successful candidate will work closely with the project teams to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance are maintained throughout the construction phase.
This is a part-time freelance position requiring approximately 2-3 days per week, with travel between both project locations as required.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide competent health and safety advice and support to site management teams.
-Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
-Monitor compliance with UK health and safety legislation, company procedures, and client requirements.
-Review and provide guidance on Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
-Assist in developing and implementing Construction Phase Plans and site-specific health and safety procedures.
-Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks where required.
-Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
-Monitor subcontractor health and safety performance and challenge unsafe behaviours where necessary.
-Maintain accurate health and safety records, inspections, and reports.
-Support site management in promoting a positive safety culture across both projects.
-Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory bodies as required.
Essential Requirements
-Minimum 2 years' UK experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor within the construction industry.
-Previous experience working for a main contractor.
-Experience on new-build construction projects (commercial, industrial, logistics, education, healthcare, or supermarket developments).
-Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
-NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
-Valid CSCS Card.
-Excellent communication and organisational skills.
-Ability to work independently across multiple project locations.
-Full right to work in the UK.
Desirable
-NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
-IOSH Membership (TechIOSH, GradIOSH or above).
-First Aid at Work qualification.
-Experience working on supermarket or large-scale commercial new-build projects.
What's Offered
-Freelance contract.
-2-3 days per week.
-Opportunity to support two new-build retail developments in London.
-Competitive day rate (dependent on experience).
-Immediate or short-notice start preferred.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
Salary description
£300.00 - £350.00 per day