Health & Safety Advisor

Skilled Careers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is actively seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for construction projects in Maidstone. You will provide professional safety guidance, perform site inspections and enforce RAMS practices to maintain compliance and a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in construction health & safety, NEBOSH qualifications, and strong communication skills to support site teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a construction health & safety role.
• NEBOSH qualification required; knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and RAMS reviews.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide practical safety guidance.
• Driver's license beneficial and able to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice to site teams, management and contractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety checks.
• Identify hazards and provide practical recommendations to control risks.
• Assist with RAMS preparation and reviews.
• Monitor compliance with policies and health & safety legislation.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; help implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and briefings.
• Maintain accurate health & safety records and documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture with site managers and project teams.
• Liaise with contractors and stakeholders on health & safety matters.

Skills

Health & safety advice

Audits & inspections

RAMS & risk control

Stakeholder liaison

Independence & problem solving

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

CSCS or equivalent certification

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - Construction

Location:Maidstone

Day rate: £200- £250 per day depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: Minimum 2 years' construction health & safety experience

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join our team and support the delivery of high standards of health, safety and welfare across our construction projects.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in construction health and safety and hold a NEBOSH qualification. You will play a key role in ensuring our sites operate safely, meet legal requirements and maintain a strong positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice to site teams, management and contractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety checks.
• Identify hazards and provide practical recommendations to control risks.
• Assist with the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver health and safety inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.
• Support site managers and project teams in promoting a strong safety culture.
• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors and other stakeholders regarding health and safety matters.
• Keep up to date with changes in health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a construction health & safety role.
• NEBOSH qualification.
• Good knowledge of UK construction health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of RAMS and construction site safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence would be desirable.

Desirable

• NEBOSH National General Certificate.
• IOSH membership or similar professional membership.
• CSCS or equivalent construction-related certification.
• Experience working across multiple construction sites.
• Additional qualifications such as First Aid, SMSTS or Temporary Works training