Health & Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons Professional Services Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Professional Services Limited is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to support a residential developer with projects across Colchester and Ipswich. You will work with site teams to ensure compliance, provide practical safety guidance and drive a positive safety culture.

The role requires a NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent, strong communication, and a hands-on approach. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent is required.
• Experience in housebuilding, residential construction, or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support site teams in implementing health and safety procedures.
• Provide practical and proactive advice to operational stakeholders.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and site documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks and support workforce engagement initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and company standards.
• Promote continuous improvement across HSEQ performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Site management liaison

Practical solutions

Full UK driving licence

Previous Health & Safety experience in

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Colchester to Ipswich | Residential Developer

Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Package

Are you a Health & Safety professional looking to join a leading residential developer with a strong pipeline of projects across Essex and Suffolk?

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to support a well-established housebuilder covering developments between Colchester and Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality homes while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing.

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Health & Safety Manager, you will work closely with site management teams across multiple live developments, providing practical advice and support to ensure compliance and promote a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Support site teams in implementing company health and safety procedures
• Provide practical and proactive advice to operational stakeholders
• Assist with incident investigations and the completion of corrective actions
• Review risk assessments, method statements and site documentation
• Deliver toolbox talks and support workforce engagement initiatives
• Monitor compliance with current health and safety legislation and company standards
• Promote continuous improvement across all areas of HSEQ performance

About You

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Previous Health & Safety experience within housebuilding, residential construction, or the wider construction sector
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident engaging with site management and subcontractors
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare (where applicable)
• Additional flexible benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a successful residential developer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to develop their career with a business that places safety, quality and employee wellbeing at the heart of its operations.