Health & Safety Advisor

Howells Solutions Limited; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services provider in the UK is looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor for social housing projects. The successful candidate will promote a positive safety culture, conduct site inspections, and support incident investigations. Key qualifications include a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and at least 2 years of experience in construction safety roles. The role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 and a £4,500 car allowance, along with potential for home working and realistic travel expectations.

Benefits

26 days' holiday + bank holidays

One paid volunteering day per year

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a construction H&S role.
• Solid understanding of H&S legislation and industry standards.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections to support H&S requirements.
• Lead the behavioural safety programme.
• Support incident investigations and ensure compliance.
• Provide daily support on SHE matters.

Skills

Construction H&S experience

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Methodical and practical approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor - Social Housing

Covering Central & Eastern England (Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, East Anglia & the West Midlands)

£47,500 - £50,000 per annum + £4,500 car allowance

Construction / Social Housing Experience Essential

The Role

As a SHE Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in promoting a positive safety culture, challenging the status quo, and continuously improving SHE performance. You'll act as a trusted expert to operational teams, empowering them to take ownership of health, safety and environmental best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site inspections and supporting project-specific H&S requirements
• Leading the behavioural safety programme and championing SHE innovation
• Supporting incident investigations and driving reporting excellence
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, risk management, and company policies
• Providing day-to-day support on SHE matters across sites
• Staying up to date with legislation, industry guidance and best practice

About You

We're seeking a passionate, proactive safety professional with:

• 2+ years' experience in a construction H&S role
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of H&S legislation and industry standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A methodical, practical and collaborative approach
• Experience in social housing (highly desirable)
• IT proficiency (training provided on in-house systems)
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

This is a fast‑paced, supportive environment where you're trusted to make decisions and encouraged to grow. The role offers a good blend of home working and meaningful site engagement. While the territory is broad, travel expectations are realistic and well‑planned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• £4,500 car allowance
• 26 days' holiday + bank holidays
• One paid volunteering day per year

Please apply online now