Health & Safety Advisor - Demolitions & Groundwork

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

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety obligations across projects. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in health and safety roles, is NVQ Level 6 certified, and possesses strong communication skills. You will promote a positive safety culture, conduct site audits, and collaborate with project teams to enhance safety standards. Competitive salary and company benefits included.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a health & safety role within demolition or construction.
• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects prioritize health and safety.
• Monitor and audit site health & safety arrangements.
• Prepare and maintain health & safety risk assessments.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Strong Communication Skills

Proactive Approach

Risk Assessment

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

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.

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.