Health And Safety Advisor

Job Description

About the Company

Join one of the UK’s leading mechanical and electrical contractors, recognised for delivering high-quality projects across commercial, data centre, education, retail, leisure, healthcare and residential sectors. With industry excellence and an outstanding staff retention rate, this company combines innovation, collaboration and a strong safety culture across everything they do.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a highly regarded M&E construction business. You’ll be based on a flagship data centre project in North Acton supporting the Health & Safety leadership team in driving standards, compliance and continuous improvement across site operations. This is an excellent role for someone looking to build their career within a forward-thinking contractor that values professional development and a proactive approach to safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, producing detailed reports on H&S performance.
• Support the implementation of H&S initiatives to drive cultural and behavioural improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and company standards.
• Review and assist in the development of Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• (RAMS).
• Evaluate subcontractor documentation to ensure suitability and compliance.
• Attend internal and client H&S meetings, ensuring all actions are implemented.
• Provide guidance and coaching to staff, subcontractors, and supply chain partners on H&S best practice.
• Lead or support incident and accident investigations.
• Identify training needs and help deliver relevant health, safety, and wellbeing programmes.
• Compile and maintain monthly SHEQ summary reports and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of ISO-accredited H&S, Quality, and Environmental management systems.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience within the construction or M&E sector in a health & safety role.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to promoting safety culture and performance improvement.
• Relevant H&S qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).

Why Join:

• Work with a respected and stable contractor with long-standing client relationships.
• Be part of an experienced, supportive H&S team on a major live project.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including travel expenses, private healthcare, and pension.
• Real opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development.