Health & Safety Advisor - Demolitions & Groundwork

Think Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor based in Birmingham is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety standards across their projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience, hold an NVQ Level 6 or NEBOSH Diploma, and have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation. This position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000, a company vehicle, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Training and professional development

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a health & safety role within relevant sectors.
• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on safety and welfare matters to maintain compliance.
• Conduct site audits and inspections.
• Monitor compliance on-site with safety arrangements.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Experience in demolition/civil engineering

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

CSCS Card - Black/White or Black Card

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor – Demolition & Groundworks
Location: Birmingham HQ (with national travel to sites)
Job Type: Full–Time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a well–established specialist contractor delivering technically challenging projects across the UK. Their core services include demolition, land remediation, bulk excavation, and structural works. Known for innovation, professionalism, and a strong safety record, they work with a variety of blue–chip clients on complex contracts nationwide.

Due to recent project wins, the business is experiencing strong growth and is now seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to support the Health & Safety Manager in ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and welfare are maintained across all operations.

Role Overview

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will provide expert advice, guidance, and hands–on support to ensure compliance with all statutory health and safety obligations. Working closely with site and project teams, you will champion a positive safety culture, lead investigations, monitor site compliance, and promote continual improvement in health and safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Set a strong personal example by wearing appropriate PPE and adhering to all safety procedures.
• Ensure all projects are delivered with health and safety as the top priority.
• Advise senior management on all safety, health, and welfare matters to maintain compliance with statutory obligations.
• Monitor and audit site health & safety arrangements, advising Site Managers to ensure full compliance.
• Work with site management to develop and implement site–specific safety and quality control plans.
• Prepare and maintain health & safety risk assessments, ensuring safe working methods are always followed.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and accident investigations, identifying areas for improvement.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders as the primary point of contact on health and safety matters.
• Keep management informed of legislative changes and incident reporting requirements, including RIDDOR.
• Promote and lead the company's Safety Behavioural Programme.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally 5 years' experience in a health & safety role within the demolition, civil engineering, or construction sectors.
• NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, or NEBOSH Diploma.
• CSCS Card – Black/White (Construction) or Black Card (Demolition Manager).
• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation and its application in relevant industries.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Proactive, self–motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Salary range: 40,000 – 50,000 (depending on experience)
• Company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive team culture
• Exposure to challenging and diverse projects nationwide

If you're an experienced health & safety professional with a passion for driving high safety standards and want to join a growing contractor delivering landmark projects, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career.