Health & Safety Advisor

Build Recruitment Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term framework work

Opportunities for progression

Varied role with operational and 
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Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support delivery of HSE strategy across MOD and social housing projects in East Anglia / Essex. The role involves site inspections, audits, and coaching of operational teams to improve safety culture in occupied environments.

Candidates should have NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, strong legislative knowledge, and a UK driving licence. GradIOSH/CMIOSH desirable.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate is required.
• Experience in construction, social housing, planned maintenance or building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• GradIOSH or working towards CMIOSH desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of HSE strategy across MOD and social housing works.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and monitoring for compliance.
• Coach operational teams and subcontractors to improve safety culture.
• Lead and support incident investigations with effective corrective actions.
• Develop and improve HSE policies and management systems.
• Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions.
• Support ISO and UKAS managed systems compliance.
• Review RAMS and provide practical guidance to teams.
• Analyse HSE data and contribute to monthly reports and improvement plans.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders on HSE matters.

Skills

Construction experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

GradIOSH / CMIOSH desirable

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

East Anglia / Essex
Up to £50,000 Package

An established and growing social housing contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a major MOD contract in theEast Anglia / Essex region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive H&S professional who enjoys being operationally involved, influencing culture on site, and working closely with operational teams to drive continuous improvement across health, safety, and environmental performance.

The role will suit someone from a construction, planned maintenance, or building maintenance background who is confident working across occupied properties and live environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental strategy across MOD and social housing works
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures
• Coach, mentor, and support operational teams, supervisors, and subcontractors in promoting a positive safety culture
• Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures, and management systems
• Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions, and behavioural safety initiatives
• Support compliance with ISO and UKAS accredited management systems
• Review RAMS and provide practical guidance to operational teams
• Analyse HSE data, identify trends, and contribute to monthly reporting and improvement plans
• Build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders on all HSE matters

Requirements

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Experience within construction, social housing, planned maintenance, or building maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Full UK driving licence
• GradIOSH or working towards CMIOSH desirable

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• Long-term, secure framework work
• Supportive and growing business with genuine progression opportunities
• Varied role with a strong mix of operational and strategic involvement