Health & Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Kennford; 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 dev.

Career progression

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd. is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for Exeter and surrounding areas, covering multiple residential sites.

The role involves providing practical on-site health and safety support, ensuring compliance with legislation, and driving a strong safety culture across projects. You will report to the Health & Safety Manager, influence site teams, and contribute to risk assessments, safe systems of work, and safety training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a construction health & safety role.
• Residential construction experience preferred.
• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety reviews across multiple residential developments.
• Provide competent health and safety advice to site teams and management.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, identifying root causes and preventative actions.
• Produce detailed inspection and audit reports.
• 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

Site inspections

Safety coaching

Incident investigation

Report writing

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Exeter & 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 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 £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.