Health and Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to GBP60,000

Travel expenses covered

Family-run business culture

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for Manchester, primarily office-based with site visits. You will support and enhance HSE and quality systems across multiple fit-out projects, ensuring compliance and driving improvements.

Ideal candidates will have experience in construction/fit-out, strong ISO 45001/14001/9001 knowledge, and a full UK Driving Licence. The role offers a salary up to £60,000 with travel expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety Advisor or similar role within construction/fit-out/interiors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality management systems across live projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments for fit-out projects.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to project teams, managers and subcontractors.
• Support incident investigations and identify corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

ISO 45001 knowledge

Audit & inspection

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor
Manchester (Office–Based with Site Visits)
Up to GBP60,000 + Travel Expenses Covered

Are you a proactive Health & Safety professional looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing, family–run business? Our client is a well–established fit‑out contractor delivering high‑quality projects across the North West and beyond. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their team and play a key role in driving health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing positive change, and collaborating with stakeholders at every level of an organisation.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the company's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems while ensuring compliance across multiple fit‑out projects.

The role will primarily be office‑based in Manchester, with site visits undertaken as required to support project teams and conduct audits and inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continually improve the company's management systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments across live fit‑out projects.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to project teams, managers and subcontractors.
• Support incident investigations and identify corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

About You

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or similar role within construction, fit‑out or interiors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Relevant membership with IOSH or working towards Chartered status.
• Experience within fast‑paced fit‑out, refurbishment or interior projects.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to GBP60,000
• Travel expenses fully covered
• Opportunity to join a supportive, family‑run business with a strong culture and low staff turnover
• Varied role combining office‑based responsibilities with project exposure
• Genuine opportunity to influence standards and contribute to business growth
• Collaborative working environment where your input is valued

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Vacancy Owner: Conor Hamlin (url removed) () (phone number removed)