Health & Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and professional发展

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to support residential developments across Exeter and surrounding areas. You will provide practical health and safety support on live construction sites, ensuring compliance and championing a positive safety culture.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will conduct inspections, deliver toolbox talks, investigate incidents, and mentor site teams while driving continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety reviews across residential developments.
• Provide competent health and safety advice to site teams and management.
• Support and coach operational staff on safety best practices.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and identify root causes and preventative actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and support safety training initiatives.

Skills

Site inspections

Stakeholder management

Safety coaching

Incident investigation

Audits & risk assessments

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH (TechIOSH or above)

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor Exeter & Surrounding Areas

GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 + Package

Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional looking to join a well-established residential developer with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality housing projects?

We are recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to support multiple residential developments across Exeter and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where safety is genuinely valued and embedded within the company culture.

The Role

Reporting into the Health & Safety Manager, you will provide practical health and safety support across a number of live construction sites, ensuring compliance with legislation, company procedures, and best practice standards.

You will work closely with site management teams, helping to drive a positive safety culture while supporting operational teams in achieving high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety reviews across multiple residential developments
• Provide competent health and safety advice to site teams and management
• Support and coach operational staff on health and safety best practices
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, identifying root causes and preventative actions
• Monitor compliance with company policies and relevant legislation
• Produce detailed inspection and audit reports
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
• Deliver toolbox talks and support ongoing health and safety training initiatives
• Promote a positive and proactive approach to health and safety across all projects

About You

We're looking for a confident and engaging health and safety professional who enjoys building relationships on site and influencing positive behaviours.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a construction Health & Safety role
• Residential construction experience strongly preferred
• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites

Desirable

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or above)
• Experience working for a housebuilder, residential developer, or principal contractor

Package

• Salary of GBP45,000 - GBP50,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare (where applicable)
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across a portfolio of residential projects while developing your career with a reputable employer, we'd love to hear from you.