H&S Advisor

DARA People; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based consultancy is seeking a Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to support a multi-site programme from February to June 2026. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in construction-based Health & Safety and a NEBOSH General Certificate. Responsibilities include managing site operations, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations. This role involves national travel and consistent work, with a rate of £300 per day outside IR35. Apply today if you are interested in this opportunity.

Benefits

£300 per day

Travel and fuel uplift

Potential for follow-on work

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in construction-based Health & Safety.
• Strong CDM knowledge.
• Willing to travel UK-wide in short deployment blocks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health & Safety across site operations.
• Ensure safe delivery of works in live operational environments.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

CDM Knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Freelance Health & Safety Advisor / H&S Consultant – Multi‑Site Tray Programme (UK Wide)

Location: UK Wide (first site Rochester)

Rate: £300 per day + travel uplift (outside IR35, DOE)

Start Date: February 2026

Duration: Feb – early June 2026 (rolling programme)

The Role

DARA People are recruiting an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to support a fast‑moving, multi‑site installation and refit programme across live operational environments throughout the UK. The programme involves repeatable fit‑out and equipment changeover works delivered in two‑week blocks per location with the same delivery team.

This role suits a Health & Safety professional who enjoys nationwide travel, consistent programme involvement and overseeing end‑to‑end site activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health & Safety across site operations and subcontractors
• Carry out audits, inspections, risk assessments, RAMS reviews and toolbox talks
• Ensure safe delivery of works in live operational environments
• Promote a proactive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers and client stakeholders
• Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and internal procedures
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Support inductions and maintain consistent standards across locations

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years' experience in construction‑based Health & Safety
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher)
• Strong CDM knowledge
• Experience on multi‑contractor or live operational sites
• Willing to travel UK‑wide in short deployment blocks
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer

• £300 per day outside IR35 (DOE)
• Travel and fuel uplift for national coverage
• Consistent work from February to June 2026
• Repeatable scope with the same delivery team
• Opportunity to support a high‑volume multi‑site programme
• Potential for follow‑on work after June

How to Apply

If you're a Freelance Health & Safety Advisor with strong CDM experience and open to a UK‑wide travelling role from February to June 2026, apply today.