Health & Safety Advisor

DARA People; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics project company is seeking a Freelance Health & Safety Advisor in Sutton Coldfield. The successful candidate will lead site safety on a key construction project, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and promoting a proactive safety culture. With a daily rate of GBP300 and the chance to work autonomously on a high-profile project, this role demands significant experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

On-site parking

Excellent facilities

Supportive project team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in a construction‑based Health & Safety role, with strong CDM knowledge.
• Proven experience in a client‑side safety advisory role.
• Confident in challenging unsafe behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health & Safety across site operations.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Client-side safety advisory experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to influence positive change

Proactive safety culture promotion

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Freelance Health & Safety Advisor Sutton Coldfield

Rate: GBP300 per day (outside IR35, depending on experience)
Location: Sutton Coldfield commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and Lichfield

The Role

We re seeking an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to lead site safety on a major construction and refurbishment project for a leading logistics client in Sutton Coldfield.

You’ll act as the on‑site Health and Safety lead, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and driving best practice across a busy multi‑contractor environment. This freelance position offers full autonomy, direct client interaction, and the chance to make a genuine impact on a flagship project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health & Safety across site operations and multiple contractors
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all site teams and subcontractors
• Liaise with project managers and senior stakeholders to maintain compliance
• Ensure full adherence to CDM Regulations and company procedures
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years experience in a construction‑based Health & Safety role, with strong CDM knowledge
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher qualification)
• Proven experience in a client‑side safety advisory role
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Confident in challenging unsafe behaviours and influencing positive change

What s on Offer

• GBP300 per day (outside IR35, depending on experience)
• Key freelance role on a high‑profile logistics construction project
• On‑site parking and excellent facilities
• Supportive and professional project team environment

How to Apply

If you re a Freelance Health & Safety Advisor with 7+ years CDM experience and are based in or around Sutton Coldfield, apply today to join this major construction project.