Health And Safety Advisor

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Wadebridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor in Cornwall to support renewable energy projects across the UK. The role blends hands-on site work with office duties, ensuring high health and safety standards and legislative compliance.

You will review RAMS, perform site visits, deliver toolbox talks, and assist with policy development while traveling to project sites as required. A strong H&S background and NEBOSH certification are essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent – essential.
• Previous H&S experience within construction, electrical, renewable energy or a closely related environment.
• Experience reviewing and approving RAMS.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Methodical, organised and process-focused approach.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve RAMS prior to works commencing.
• Carry out regular site inspections and H&S audits, with corrective actions implemented.
• Monitor compliance with company procedures, UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and non-conformances, producing reports and preventative recommendations.
• Develop and review H&S policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings; promote positive safety behaviours.
• Provide practical H&S advice to management, project teams, contractors and site personnel.
• Support contractor pre-qualification and competency assessments.
• Liaise with external H&S specialists to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assist wider project teams with ad hoc coordination activities.

Skills

RAMS review

H&S auditing

MS Excel

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Cornwall

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum, DOE

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

The Opportunity

An established renewable energy business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support its project and operational teams across the UK.

This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining high health and safety standards across renewable energy projects, combining office-based duties with site visits as required. You will provide practical H&S guidance, ensure legislative compliance and help promote a positive safety culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and improve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) prior to works commencing.


• Carry out regular site inspections and H&S audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.


• Monitor compliance with company procedures, UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.


• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and non-conformances, producing reports and preventative recommendations.


• Develop and review H&S policies, procedures and supporting documentation.


• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings and promote positive safety behaviours.


• Provide practical H&S advice to management, project teams, contractors and site personnel.


• Support contractor pre-qualification and competency assessments.


• Liaise with external H&S specialists to support compliance and continuous improvement.


• Assist wider project teams with ad hoc coordination activities when required.

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent – essential.


• Previous H&S experience within construction, electrical, renewable energy or a closely related environment.


• Experience reviewing and approving RAMS.


• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.


• Methodical, organised and process-focused approach.


• Strong communication and report-writing skills.


• Competent with Microsoft Office, including Excel.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical H&S professional looking to play an active role in supporting the safe delivery of renewable energy projects across the UK.