Health and Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation Provided

Benefits

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor/Manager for a demolition contractor. The initial assignment will be on-site in Teesside for about six months with accommodation provided, after which the role becomes permanent across Midlands projects.

The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH General Certificate and IOSH membership (or working towards), plus a Full UK Driving Licence. This is a high-hazard construction environment offering a structured career path.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is required.
• IOSH membership or progression towards is expected.
• Valid UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and audits.
• Support risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Provide practical safety advice to site teams.
• Monitor compliance with laws and company requirements.
• Foster relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Site-based health & safety

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Safety coaching

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership (or in progress)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

None

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor / Manager
Midlands-Base (Teesside for first 6 months)
Up to GBP55,000 + Accommodation Provided + Benefits

Our client is a highly respected specialist demolition contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects across the UK. Due to an urgent project, they are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor/Manager in Teesside.

The successful candidate will initially be based on-site in Teesside for approximately 6 months, with accommodation provided throughout the project. Upon completion, the role will transition into a permanent position supporting projects across the Midlands region, providing long-term career stability and progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated health and safety professional looking to join a forward-thinking contractor operating within a high-hazard environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Supporting project teams with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Investigating incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
• Delivering toolbox talks and health & safety briefings.
• Providing practical advice and support to site management teams.
• Monitoring compliance with legislative and company requirements.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and operational teams.
• Promoting continuous improvement across health and safety performance.

Ideal Experience

• Experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, HSQE Advisor or Health & Safety Manager.
• Demolition sector experience would be highly advantageous, but is not essential.
• Candidates with experience working on complex construction, infrastructure, industrial, civils or major project environments are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working closely with project delivery teams in a site-based role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A pragmatic approach to health and safety management.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
• IOSH Membership (or working towards).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of up to GBP55,000, depending on experience.
• Accommodation provided during the initial Teesside project.
• Excellent opportunity to move into a permanent Midlands-based role following project completion.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex projects.

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Vacancy Owner: Conor Hamlin (url removed) () (phone number removed)