senior health and safety advisor

Job Description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Location: North Tawton (site-based)

Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + package

Sector: Data Centre Construction

Company: Tier 1 Main Contractor (Confidential)

Role Overview:

A leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering a major data centre project in North Tawton is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support the safe delivery of this high-value, fast-paced scheme. This role will play a key part in driving compliance, improving safety performance, and supporting operational teams on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the Health & Safety strategy on a large-scale data centre project
• Provide day-to-day H&S advice and guidance to site teams and subcontractors
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks
• Review and approve RAMS to ensure safe systems of work
• Assist in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Promote a strong behavioural safety culture across site
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and CDM Regulations
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and safety training sessions
• Maintain accurate H&S records and reporting documentation
• Liaise with client representatives and external stakeholders on H&S matters

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or Senior Advisor within construction
• Experience working on large-scale projects (data centre or mission-critical experience highly desirable)
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and CDM Regulations
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential)
• IOSH membership (minimum TechIOSH, working towards GradIOSH/CMIOSH )
• Experience working with Tier 1 main contractors
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence site teams and subcontractors effectively

Desirable:

• Data centre or mission-critical project experience
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards
• ISO 45001 knowledge or audit experience
• M&E or complex build experience

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and hands-on approach
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator
• Team player with leadership qualities
• Solutions-driven mindset

Package:

• Basic salary £60,000–£65,000 (DOE)
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work on a flagship project with long-term prospects