Health And Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Borehamwood seeks an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to oversee best practices on construction sites. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of health and safety experience, NEBOSH accreditation, and strong communication skills. You’ll be pivotal in ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety. The role offers competitive package and excellent benefits including 25 vacation days and complimentary meals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company social events

Complimentary meals

Employee discount programme

Health support services

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a UK based Construction Health & Safety role.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
• Experience in accident investigation and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project teams to develop safety management systems.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections.
• Facilitate internal and external inspections and audits.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Proactive Approach

Strong Communication

Report Writing

IT Skills

Education

NEBOSH accreditation

IOSH membership

NVQ Level 5 or 6 Diploma

Tools

Procore

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor - High-End Construction

Borehamwood (office-based with site travel)

Competitive package + excellent benefits

GRIGGS is a leading high-end construction company, specialising in bespoke prime residential projects. Renowned for our quality, innovation and meticulous attention to detail, we pride ourselves on creating exceptional homes while fostering a safe, supportive and positive working environment.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced and passionate Health and Safety Advisor to join our in-house team and help champion a culture of safety and excellence across all our projects.

The Role

As our Health and Safety Advisor, you will be the driving force behind health and safety best practice on our sites. Working closely with our operational teams, you’ll ensure our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory requirements and industry standards.

• Lead and support project teams to develop and implement safe systems of work and our safety management system.
• Oversee risk assessments and method statements, ensuring activities are properly planned and safely executed.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, reporting findings to site and senior management.
• Highlight and advise on H&S issues from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Actively participate in start-up meetings with site teams.
• Facilitate internal and external inspections and audits, ensuring timely close-out of any non-conformances.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental responsibility and quality assurance.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and passionate about building strong relationships across site and office teams. You’ll also bring:

• 5+ years experience in a UK based Construction Health & Safety role
• NEBOSH accreditation (or equivalent)
• IOSH membership
• NVQ Level 5 or 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (or working towards)
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK H&S legislation (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)
• Experience in accident investigation, reporting (RIDDOR), and compliance audits
• Strong communication and training skills, with excellent report writing and IT skills
• Familiarity with internal systems such as Procore
• 3+ years’ experience on construction projects (bespoke prime residential)
• A clean driving licence
• Legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

Above all, you’ll be conscientious, detail-orientated, and driven to help us uphold the highest possible safety standards.

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people so they can thrive at work and beyond. You can look forward to:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off on your birthday
• Company-wide social events, including memorable Christmas parties
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch in our luxury Borehamwood offices
• Exclusive employee discount programme
• Access to trained mental health first aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee referral bonus scheme

About GRIGGS

Established in 1968 by John E. Griggs, we remain a proud family-owned and operated business. Our founding values — quality, integrity and excellence — continue to shape everything we do, ensuring every member of our team plays a part in our success and our reputation as “Best in Class.”

You can learn more about us at www.griggshomes.co.uk

Build your future with GRIGGS.

Please note: we are not engaging agencies for this vacancy. Any unsolicited CVs will be considered a gift.