Health And Safety Advisor

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to join growing team

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to oversee safety culture across multiple residential groundworks sites in Mansfield. You will work with site managers, supervisors and operatives to ensure compliance with current legislation and company procedures in a fast-paced construction environment.

Join a growing team with a competitive salary, car allowance, pension and training.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Construction) is required.
• Experience in groundworks or residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proactive, organized, and confident in addressing unsafe behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and audits across projects.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to site teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company procedures.
• Support RAMS development and reviews.
• Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports.
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Assist with ISO management systems maintenance.
• Liaise with HSE and external bodies when required.
• Promote continuous improvement of safety performance.

Skills

Health & Safety

Site coordination

UK HSE law

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (Construction)

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Mansfield
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 East Midlands and surrounding areas. 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

If you are a motivated Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact within a reputable residential groundworks business, we would love to hear from you.

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.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.