Health & Safety Advisor

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to enhance our teams on high-value construction projects in the UK. You will promote safety culture, ensure compliance with legislation, review subcontractor safety documents, and help develop internal policies and training.

The role requires NEBOSH/NCRQ and a degree in safety, with strong communication and IT skills. A CSCS card and teamwork are essential for success in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• IT literate and able to use common software tools.
• CSCS card holder preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety ethos across the company and subcontractors.
• Ensure practices are safe and compliant with legislation.
• Review subcontractor documentation including safe systems of works.
• Assist in preparing health and safety strategies and internal policies.
• Lead and deliver health & safety initiatives.
• Assist in in-house training of managers and employees.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure policy implementation.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

CSCS Card

Teamwork

Education

NEBOSH/NCRQ

BSc or MSc in Safety

Job description

Build your Future with Us!

McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction. We provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and small works projects. Working within the health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential sectors.

The experience and capabilities of our team allow us to deliver award-winning, quality projects. We are known for adding value and innovation throughout the process, saving our clients time and money. We work across several sectors and are partners on a number of framework agreements, creating value in every project we deliver.

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, the Health and Safety Advisor will provide support and guidance to the project team.

• Promotion of our health and safety ethos and culture at all levels within the Company and with our Subcontractors.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with relevant legislation.
• Review Subcontractor documentation including safe systems of works.
• Assist in the preparation of health and safety strategies and in the development of internal policies and procedures.
• Lead and deliver health & safety initiatives.
• Assist in the in-house training of managers and employees.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being fully implemented.
• Carry out accident / incident investigations.

What We're Looking For

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will possess the following essential qualities:

• Professionally qualified within Health and Safety field (NEBOSH/NCRQ, BSc or MSc in Safety).
• Proven track record as an operational Health and Safety Advisor within the Construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation.
• Accident and incident investigation experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to positively influence others.
• IT literate.
• CSCS Card.

Join us on our journey to #BuildingTogetherUnlockingPotential

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.