Health & Safety Advisor

DARA People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance engagement outside IR35

High-profile refurbishment project

Job summary

DARA People is recruiting an on-site Health & Safety Advisor for a busy refurbishment project in a live logistics environment. You will lead day-to-day safety, embed best practices, and ensure works progress safely in line with CDM regulations.

The role requires 7+ years in construction/refurbishment H&S, NEBOSH certification, and strong CDM knowledge. You will engage with operatives to senior stakeholders and support a high-profile programme.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in a construction/refurbishment H&S role.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience on live sites / client–side environments (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety across a live, multi–contractor refurbishment project.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks; report and close out actions.
• Review and produce RAMS, risk assessments and method statements.
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings to drive positive behaviours.
• Liaise with site teams and stakeholders to maintain standards and performance.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate site records and manage compliance via digital systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

CDM Regulations 2015 knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor GBP300 –GBP350 day Contract Mon Fri 7 00

We re recruiting for a hands–on Health & Safety Advisor to support a large–scale internal refurbishment within a live logistics environment. Working for a consultancy on a major client–side project, you ll play a key role in maintaining compliance and driving safe delivery across a busy, multi–contractor site.

This is a fast–paced, high–profile project offering autonomy and visibility ideal for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor confident working with everyone from operatives through to senior stakeholders.

The Role

As the on–site H&S lead, you ll oversee day–to–day safety performance, embed best practice, and ensure works progress safely in line with CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety across a live, multi–contractor refurbishment project
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks; report and close out actions
• Review and produce RAMS, risk assessments and method statements
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings to drive positive behaviours
• Liaise with site teams and stakeholders to maintain standards and performance
• Investigate incidents and near misses; implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate site records and manage compliance via digital systems

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in a construction/refurbishment H&S role
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Experience on live sites / client–side environments (desirable)
• IT literate (MS Office, reporting tools, H&S systems)
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels
• Comfortable in fast–paced, high–compliance, multi–contractor environments

Why Join

• GBP300 – GBP350 per day (DOE / tax status)
• Freelance engagement (Outside IR35 / CIS / Self–employed options)
• Key role on a high–profile refurbishment project
• Strong project support within an established consultancy