Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor for a major defense project near Reading, Aldermaston. This contract role runs until 31/12/2026 and offers a Temp-to-Perm pathway.

The role requires BPSS clearance and involves delivering HSW guidance across a large M&E fit-out, with 42.5 hours per week at a rate of £55/hour inside IR35 umbrella. Key responsibilities include site inspections, KPI delivery, training and inductions, and investigation of incidents, while

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or equivalent in safety management.
• Experience in health and safety roles, preferably in highway, major projects, or construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation skills and staff management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, active support and effective Health, Safety and Wellbeing advice to a large defense project featuring a major M&E fit-out.
• Support the HSW Manager in delivering HSW KPIs and fulfilling other duties to meet project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and audit Health and Safety against the Management System to ensure compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote the Zero Harm Journey Plan and encourage safe behaviours among staff and sub-contractors.
• Liaise with Environmental and Quality auditors to ensure H&S integration with compliance and manage external audits.
• Deliver health and safety inductions, training, and presentations, including Drugs & Alcohol testing.
• Assist in investigating and reporting on accidents and incidents, including causational analysis.

Skills

Effective communication

HSE management

Staff management and motivation

Audit and inspection

Drugs and alcohol testing

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Health, Safety, and Wellbeing professional looking to make your mark on a major new build and fit-out project? We are partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. They are seeking an exceptional Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Advisor to drive their Zero Harm Journey Plan on a large defense project near Reading. This is initially a contract role running until 31/12/2026, but it serves as a fantastic Temp-to-Perm opportunity for the right individual.

The Details:

• Role Title: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor
• Location: Aldermaston, Reading
• Rate: £55 per hour (£467.50 per day) Inside IR35, Umbrella
• Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8.5-hour working day)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Security Clearance: BPSS clearance is required (the client will put you through this, which takes about 1 week, though holding it already is ideal)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visible, active support and effective Health, Safety and Wellbeing advice to a large defense project featuring a major M&E fit-out
• Support the HSW Manager in delivering HSW KPIs and fulfilling other functional duties to meet project requirements
• Conduct site inspections and audit Health and Safety against the Management System to ensure compliance, and recommend any necessary corrective actions
• Provide active support in promoting the Zero Harm Journey Plan and actively encourage safe behaviors among staff and sub-contractors
• Liaise with Environmental and Quality auditors to ensure H&S is integrated with compliance and assurance, and manage external audits
• Deliver health and safety inductions, training, and presentations, including Drugs & Alcohol testing
• Assist in investigating and reporting on accidents and incidents, including undertaking causational analysis

What We're Looking For:

• A NEBOSH or equivalent in safety management, or evidence of working towards relevant qualifications
• Experience in a health and safety role, preferably within highway, major projects, or construction
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and a good understanding of staff management and motivationProficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel
• An understanding of HSE Management Systems and experience delivering training across all staff levels

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.