EHS Advisor - M&E Contractor - Cardiff in City

GDS Partners; City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package

Career progression

Job summary

GDS Partners are recruiting an EHS Advisor on behalf of a leading M&E Contractor for a permanent position based in Cardiff, Wales. The role involves delivering HSE leadership across major projects and ensuring compliance with UK regulations.

You will conduct site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and drive continual improvement in health and safety culture. A degree or NEBOSH, and relevant construction sector experience are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (Degree or NEBOSH).
• Experience in construction or M&E sector.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and workplace risk assessments.
• Promote a proactive Health, Safety, and Environmental culture across all project teams.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Review RAMS, permits to work, and other site safety documentation.
• Support site management teams with Health & Safety advice and guidance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety briefings.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and maintain high HSE standards across the site.
• Produce HSE reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies where required.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Health & Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Site investigations

Education

Degree in Health & Safety

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

GDS Partners are recruiting an EHS Advisor on behalf of a leading M&E Contractor for a permanent position based in Cardiff, Wales.

About the client

Our client is a well-established Mechanical & Electrical Contractor delivering large-scale projects across the commercial, industrial, healthcare, data centre, and mission-critical sectors throughout the UK. They have built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects safely and efficiently and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental performance across all operations.

About the role

• Permanent position based in Cardiff, Wales.
• Opportunity to work on major M&E and construction projects.
• Join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• Salary of £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience.
• Excellent package and long-term career progression.

Main duties will include, but not be limited to

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and workplace risk assessments.
• Promote a proactive Health, Safety, and Environmental culture across all project teams.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Review RAMS, permits to work, and other site safety documentation.
• Support site management teams with Health & Safety advice and guidance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety briefings.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and maintain high HSE standards across the site.
• Produce HSE reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies where required.

Requirements

• Relevant Health and Safety Qualification (e.g. Degree, NEBOSH)
• Previous experience within the construction or M&E sector.
• Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience carrying out site audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £60,000 - £75,000 + Package depending on experience.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Excellent long-term career progression with a leading M&E contractor.