Health And Safety Advisor

Alaska Black; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for their Southern Division team. This role involves conducting site audits, reviewing Risk Assessments, and supporting operational teams in maintaining Health & Safety standards across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have Health & Safety experience in construction or M&E contracting and must be NEBOSH qualified. Competitive salary up to £40,000 plus car allowance and extensive benefits, including 35 days of annual leave.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Car allowance

Company pension

Annual performance bonus

CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Some Health & Safety experience within construction or M&E contracting environments.
• NEBOSH qualified (General or Construction).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, producing detailed reports.
• Review and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Assist in accident and incident investigations.
• Support operational teams to maintain consistent H&S standards across all disciplines.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proactive and solutions-driven

Education

NEBOSH qualified (General or Construction)

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - National UK M&E Contractor (Southern Division)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance

The Company

A market‑leading £100m group of companies specialising in mechanical and electrical building services engineering — delivering full lifecycle solutions from initial concept and design through to installation and ongoing facilities management and maintenance.

The Role

We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join the Southern Division team. This is a key role supporting the Regional Health & Safety Manager, promoting best practice across multiple live M&E projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, producing detailed reports.
• Review and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Assist in accident and incident investigations (not leading), including taking witness statements and compiling reports.
• Assist with preparing monthly Health & Safety reports.
• Support operational teams to maintain consistent H&S standards across all disciplines.
• Promote and embed best practice in line with company and legislative requirements.

The Person

• Some Health & Safety experience within construction or M&E contracting environments.
• NEBOSH qualified (General or Construction).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Practical, proactive and solutions‑driven approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of a larger project team in a live construction environment.

The Package

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience).
• Car allowance: £7,000.
• 35 days annual leave.
• Company pension (4% employer / 4% employee contributions, based on full salary with no cap).
• Annual performance bonus.
• CPD, training and professional development opportunities within a growing and dynamic group of companies.