H&S Advisor|Established Construction Contractor|London

SSA Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support a range of construction and civil engineering projects across London and surrounding areas. The role involves working with site management, subcontractors and operations teams to ensure safe working practices and compliance with UK legislation.

Based around London with regular site visits and occasional trips to the head office in Wembley, this opportunity suits a proactive H&S professional with NEBOSH certification and a track

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or NEBOSH Construction Certificate required.
• Experience in construction or civil engineering health and safety.
• Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and health and safety compliance checks across multiple projects.
• Review RAMS and monitor safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to site managers, subcontractors and operational teams.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify hazards and recommend control measures.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across project teams.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.

Skills

Site inspections

Audits

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

About the Client

Our client is an established construction contractor delivering a range of projects across the construction and civil engineering sectors.

With experience across areas including groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, civil engineering and infrastructure, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor to support their ongoing projects and maintain high standards of health and safety.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the implementation of health and safety procedures across multiple construction sites, working closely with site management, subcontractors and operational teams to ensure safe working practices and compliance with relevant legislation.

The role will be based around London, with regular travel to various projects and occasional visits to the company's head office in Wembley. Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an H&S professional with construction or civil engineering experience to join an established contractor and support a varied portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and health and safety compliance checks across multiple projects.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and monitor safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to site managers, subcontractors and operational teams.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across all project teams.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and reviewing RAMS.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with site teams, subcontractors and management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between projects.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and improving safety standards.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established construction contractor, supporting a varied portfolio of projects across London and further afield. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance while working closely with site teams across multiple locations