Construction Safety Advisor

Pertemps Thames Water; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water service provider seeks an experienced Construction Safety Advisor. The role entails leading compliance with CDM regulations, developing safety policies, conducting inspections, and offering safety training. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and experience in UK CDM roles. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum along with generous annual leave and a variety of benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Leave - 26 days, increasing with service

Car Allowance

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Certified in NEBOSH, with an emphasis on construction safety.
• Extensive UK CDM experience and familiarity with HOP principles.
• Strong skills in audits, digital safety tools, and incident analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with CDM regulations and conduct site inspections.
• Develop site-specific HSE policies and permit-to-work systems.
• Investigate incidents using root cause analysis and HOP philosophies.

Skills

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Incident investigation skills

Construction site safety expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Procore

ECO Portal

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Safety Advisor to support our construction teams by ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, maintaining high standards of on-site safety, and contributing to Human & Organisational Performance (HOP) initiatives.

You will be a key partner to project and design teams, bridging the gap between regulatory frameworks and practical site execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with CDM 2015: support design teams, coordinate pre-construction info, check contractor competence, and handle notifications.
• Conduct design-phase reviews and regular site inspections to identify hazards and apply effective controls.
• Develop and enforce site-specific HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and toolbox talk frameworks.
• Facilitate HOP-informed workshops (e.g., “work-as-done” reviews, learning teams, after-action reviews) to shift safety culture from blame to system-focused learning.
• Partner with project teams to integrate safety into planning, ensuring systems anticipate human error and support frontline adaptability.
• Plan and deliver safety briefings, inductions, and multi-disciplinary forums, inspired by HOP principles.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis grounded in HOP philosophies—viewing individuals as problem-solvers, not problems.
• Maintain rigorous safety records—audit reports, risk assessments, inspection logs—aligned with CDM and UK safety standards.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate required; Diploma or CSP preferred - Technician-grade IOSH or equivalent is also necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree/diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in UK CDM roles plus exposure to HOP-style safety systems.
• Proven competence in audits, incident investigations, and digital safety tools. (e.g., Procore, ECO Portal)
• CDM 2015 competency: experience fulfilling Principal Designer, Client Adviser, and general CDM Adviser roles. Competent in design-phase reviews, competence assessments, and statutory notifications.
• Professional membership in a health & safety body. (e.g., IOSH Tech/IOSH Managing Safely, APS, IIRSM)
• Strong understanding of UK CDM regulations, able to implement compliance structures and lead design and construction safety coordination.
• Construction site safety expertise: risk assessments, safety inspections, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and emergency response planning.
• Incident investigation skills: root cause analysis driven by HOP principles. Capability to lead no-blame reviews and learning-focused after-action assessments.

What we offer

• Competitive salary offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.