Health & Safety Advisor

Arcona Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcona Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Group Safety Advisor to promote a positive safety culture across a London-based refurbishment contractor’s projects. The role requires roaming across sites to support safety performance and compliance with UK legislation.

You will provide expert guidance to operational teams, conduct audits and inspections, review RAMS, and drive continuous improvement. A full UK driving licence and strong stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in construction, building services, maintenance or related sector.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and site visits.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice and guidance to operational teams and management.
• Ensure compliance with current UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Support the development, implementation and review of company policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and compliance audits.
• Assess adherence to procedures, legislation and client requirements.
• Address safety concerns with operational teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Audit experience

RAMS review

Stakeholder management

Safe systems of work

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Group Safety Advisor to support the delivery of health, safety and compliance standards across a diverse portfolio of construction and specialist works projects. My client is a refurbishment contractor, based in the South London area, who are seeing a Safety Advisor to operate within a roaming capacity throughout London.

This role will be responsible for promoting a positive safety culture, providing expert advice to operational teams, conducting audits and inspections, reviewing safe systems of work, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation. The successful candidate will regularly engage with site teams, subcontractors, clients and senior management to drive continuous improvement and reduce operational risk.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for a health and safety professional looking to take ownership of safety performance across multiple business units and project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Provide professional health and safety advice and guidance to operational teams and management.
• Ensure compliance with current UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Support the development, implementation and review of company policies and procedures.

Site Audits & Inspections

• Conduct regular site inspections and compliance audits.
• Assess adherence to company procedures, legislation and client requirements.
• Work with operational teams to address and resolve safety concerns.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance standards.

Risk Management

• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Assist project teams in developing robust safe systems of work.
• Identify operational risks and recommend practical control measures.

Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Undertake root cause analysis and produce investigation reports.
• Recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist with statutory reporting requirements where applicable.
• Monitor trends and support initiatives aimed at reducing incidents.

Management Systems & Reporting

• Support the maintenance and continual improvement of SHE management systems.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly performance reports and KPI analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Attend client meetings and safety reviews.
• Support compliance requirements during tender and mobilisation stages.
• Assist with external audits and accreditation processes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and operational teams.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous experience within construction, building services, maintenance or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and site visits.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.