Health & Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Fyfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus scheme

Pension

Private healthcare

Annual leave

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd in Swindon and surrounding areas is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support multiple residential developments. You will provide practical safety leadership on live construction sites, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company procedures.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will inspect sites, deliver toolbox talks, investigate incidents, and help drive a positive safety culture and wellbeing across projects.

Qualifications

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

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; identify 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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Swindon & Surrounding Areas

£45,000 - £50,000 + 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 Swindonand 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 £45,000 - £50,000
• 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.