Health and Safety Advisor

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

Job summary

An educational organization in London seeks a proactive Health and Safety Advisor for capital projects. This role entails ensuring health and safety compliance through site inspections, advising contractors, and leading safety investigations. The ideal candidate holds a NEBOSH General Certificate and has experience in public sector or healthcare settings. The role is expected to provide support across a large urban estate, contributing to a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety advisory roles.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and high-risk environments.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site inspections and audits.
• Implement construction phase health and safety plans.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Knowledge of UK H&S regulations

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor on an initial 6 month contract. Health and Safety Advisor (Capital Projects) Central London £280 - £325 per day inside IR35

About the Role

A leading London-based higher education institution is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Interim Site Health and Safety Advisor to support its complex programme of capital construction and refurbishment projects. Working across a large and diverse urban estate, the successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring high standards of health and safety compliance during active project delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a stimulating and challenging environment where world-class research, teaching, and operational support take place across more than 200 buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site inspections and audits to monitor compliance with UK H&S legislation (e.g. CDM 2015, HSAWA 1974).
• Ensure contractors adhere to approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and site safety standards.
• Advise on and help implement project-specific construction phase health and safety plans.
• Identify hazards and non-compliance issues; escalate or issue improvement notices as appropriate.
• Provide clear, practical advice to estates, facilities, and construction teams working in operational buildings.
• Lead on incident and near-miss investigations, including reporting and root cause analysis.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and inductions for contractors and staff.
• Use digital tools to maintain accurate records of inspections, safety actions, and reports.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and enforcement authorities as required.

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum); NEBOSH Construction Certificate desirable.
• Current TechIOSH status and active CPD maintenance (e.g., via IOSH Blueprint).
• Proven experience in a similar health and safety advisory role on construction or maintenance projects within live operational environments (preferably in public sector, education, or healthcare).
• In-depth knowledge of UK H&S regulations and site safety best practices.
• Awareness and practical experience of Building Safety Act and Building Control Regulations, particularly in high-risk or complex buildings.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment with varied priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex safety requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
• Commitment to and understanding of equality, and principles.