Health & Safety Advisor
Construction, Refurbishment
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Package: Company Car or Car Allowance + Benefits
Oxford or Watford (covering projects across the surrounding regions and wider UK as required)
Full-Time, Permanent
Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating across the construction sector, delivering refurbishment and licensed asbestos removal projects throughout the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their team and play a key role in supporting project delivery across a diverse portfolio of works.
This is a field-based position requiring five days per week on site, with overnight stays as required. The successful candidate will be trusted to work autonomously, managing their own diary and prioritising site visits based on project risk levels and operational requirements.
The Role
Reporting into the Health & Safety Manager, you will work closely with operational teams, site managers, and senior stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of health and safety are maintained across all projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and confident Health & Safety professional who enjoys a visible presence on site and can provide practical support while driving a positive safety culture throughout the business.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Proven Health & Safety experience within the construction industry.
- Experience working on refurbishment or construction projects.
- Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Strong auditing, inspection, and incident investigation experience.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage your own workload.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Willingness to travel extensively and stay away overnight when required.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- IOSH Membership (CertIOSH, or CMIOSH).
- Previous experience supporting licensed asbestos removal projects.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience working within a specialist contractor environment.
What's On Offer
- Salary of up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Support towards further professional qualifications and IOSH membership progression.
- A highly autonomous role with the flexibility to manage your own diary and priorities.
- The opportunity to work with a respected specialist contractor on challenging and varied projects across the UK.
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a role that offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact across high-risk construction and asbestos removal projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.