Health and Safety Advisor

Nicholas Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized contractor in Central London is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on-site. The role involves providing expert guidance, conducting audits, and fostering a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a related role and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training and professional development opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in health & safety role in demolition or construction.
• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and ensure compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Conduct site audits and monitor health and safety performance.
• Liaise with clients on health and safety matters.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation

Communication Skills

Proactive Approach

Health and Safety Risk Assessment

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma

Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Overview

Our client is an established specialist contractor delivering technically challenging projects across London and Home Counties. Their core services include, demolition, cut & carve and reinforced concrete frames, they work with a variety of blue-chip clients on complex contracts.

Due to recent project wins, the business is experiencing strong growth and is now seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support a large project in Central London.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, guidance, and hands-on support to ensure compliance with all statutory health and safety obligations
• Ensure highest standards of health, safety, and welfare are maintained across all operations on site.
• Ensure projects are delivered with health and safety as the top priority.
• Advise senior management on all safety, health, and welfare matters to maintain compliance with statutory obligations.
• Working closely with site and project teams, you will champion a positive safety culture.
• Lead investigations, monitor site compliance, and promote continual improvement in health and safety performance.
• Prepare and maintain health & safety risk assessments, ensuring safe working methods are always followed.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and accident investigations, identifying areas for improvement.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders as the primary point of contact on health and safety matters.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3 - 5 years' experience in a health & safety role within the demolition, civil engineering, or construction sectors.
• NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Pension scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive team culture
• Exposure to challenging and diverse projects across London

If you're an experienced health & safety professional with a passion for driving high safety standards and want to join a growing contractor delivering landmark projects, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career. Please contact us for more information.

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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