Health and Safety Advisor

Nicholas Associates; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

Company vehicle or car allowance

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Training & development

Growing team

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to promote a strong safety culture across several residential groundworks sites in Bedford. You will work with site managers, supervisors and operatives to ensure compliance with current legislation and company policies.

This hands-on role in a fast-paced construction environment requires NEBOSH General Certificate, strong knowledge of UK health and safety law, and the ability to lead toolbox talks, audits and RAMS.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate required; Construction certificate desirable.
• Proven experience in groundworks, civil engineering, or residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proactive, organised and confident in challenging unsafe behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits across multiple projects.
• Provide practical health & safety guidance to site teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company procedures.
• Support and advise on RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports.
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Assist with maintaining ISO management systems (if applicable).
• Liaise with external bodies including the HSE where required.
• Support continuous improvement of health & safety performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Site liaison

Proactive organised

Challenging unsafe behaviours

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (Construction Certificate desirable)

Job description

Job Title:

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Bedford

Sector: Residential Groundworks

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Car Allowance + Benefits

About Us

We are a well-established and growing residential groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundwork packages for leading housebuilders across the region. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for safety, quality, and reliability, we are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support our operational teams and help maintain our excellent safety standards.

The Role

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture across multiple residential groundworks sites. You will work closely with site managers, supervisors, and operatives to ensure compliance with current legislation and company policies.

This is a hands-on, site-focused role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits across multiple projects
• Provide practical health & safety guidance to site teams
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company procedures
• Support and advise on RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings
• Assist with maintaining ISO management systems (if applicable)
• Liaise with external bodies including the HSE where required
• Support continuous improvement of health & safety performance

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Construction Certificate desirable)
• Proven experience in groundworks, civil engineering, or residential construction
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with site teams and senior management
• Full UK driving licence
• Proactive, organised, and confident in challenging unsafe behaviours

Desirable

• Experience working with residential developers
• Temporary Works or Streetworks knowledge
• TechIOSH or working towards IOSH membership

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Fuel card
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive team

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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