Health & Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Private healthcare (where applicable)

Flexible benefits package

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to support a leading residential developer with sites between Colchester and Ipswich. You will provide hands-on safety guidance to site management across multiple developments, ensuring compliance and a positive safety culture.

The role requires NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive package includes a car or car allowance, bonus and pension, with private healthcare

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in health and safety within housebuilding or residential construction.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Full UK driving licence

Health & safety experience in house/住宅

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.