Health & Safety Advisor

ARC Group; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to promote a positive health and safety culture. The role involves conducting site inspections, supporting on health and safety policies, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate must have a NEBOSH Certificate and experience in construction. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £45,000 annually plus an 8% car allowance.

Benefits

8% car allowance

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) required.
• Previous experience in construction, particularly in social housing.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Support site teams on H&S policies and procedures.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Influencing skills

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