Health & Safety Advisor

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor in England is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to ensure safety compliance across various projects. You will conduct site inspections, support and advise teams on H&S procedures, and carry out risk assessments. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH certificate and previous experience in construction, especially in social housing. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus a car allowance.

Benefits

8% car allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience within construction, ideally in social housing or refurbishment environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to building relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections and audits.
• Support and advise site teams on H&S policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitor and report on compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Assist with incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

Problem-solving abilities

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Needham Market

Start Date – ASAP

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: £45,000 per annum plus 8% car allowance

Are you passionate about creating safe working environments and ensuring compliance across diverse projects? Our client, a leading social housing contractor, is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their growing team.

The Role

You’ll play a pivotal role in promoting a positive health and safety culture across a variety of refurbishment, maintenance, and planned works within the social housing sector. In this varied role you will:

• Carry out regular site inspections and audits
• Support and advise site teams on H&S policies and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and method statements
• Monitor and report on compliance with legislation and company standards
• Assist with incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented

The Ideal Candidate

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Previous experience within construction, ideally in social housing or refurbishment environments
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to build strong relationships across teams

If you’re ready to take the next step in your health & safety career please apply or email [e-mail]