Health And Safety Advisor

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

Job summary

A specialist contractor in London is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support a large project. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety obligations, conducting audits, and leading safety initiatives. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and relevant qualifications. The company offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training and professional development

Inclusive team culture

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in health & safety in demolition or construction.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Membership in the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained on site.
• Conduct site audits and accident investigations.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Approach

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

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.

Key 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

What’s on Offer

• 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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