HSE Advisor

Greys Specialist Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Greys Specialist Recruitment is working with a growing contractor delivering construction and refurbishment projects across commercial, industrial and FMCG environments.

The HSE Advisor will promote a positive safety culture on site, support management and clients, carry out inspections, RAMS, investigations and toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with UK Health and Safety law, CDM Regulations and ISO frameworks.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Previous experience in a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor role.
• Strong construction and refurbishment experience.
• Experience supporting FMCG or live operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Practical knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience producing and reviewing RAMS.
• Ability to influence site teams, management, subcontractors and clients.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular site inspections, safety audits and compliance reviews.
• Advising management and site teams on health, safety and environmental matters.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations and UK legislation.
• Producing and reviewing RAMS.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Delivering toolbox talks and safety communications on site.
• Monitoring subcontractor compliance with procedures and safety standards.
• Supporting ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Maintaining HSE records, reports and documentation.
• Supporting clients during audits and inspections.
• Promoting continuous improvement and proactive safety culture.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

HSE Advisor experience

Construction & refurbishment

RAMS preparation

CDM Regulations

UK Health & Safety law

Driving licence

Willing to travel Midlands

Communication skills

Job description

HSE Advisor - Construction & Refurbishment

Location: Coventry, with regular travel across the Midlands and surrounding areas

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Package: Company van, pension, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and additional benefits

Employment: Permanent

Greys Specialist Recruitment is working with a growing contractor delivering construction and refurbishment projects across commercial, industrial and FMCG environments.

The role

Working closely with site teams, management and clients, you will promote a positive safety culture and provide practical HSE support across multiple projects.

You will need the confidence to challenge unsafe practices, advise operational teams and maintain strong working relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular site inspections, safety audits and compliance reviews.
• Advising management and site teams on health, safety and environmental matters.
• Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, CDM Regulations and other relevant UK legislation.
• Producing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Identifying root causes and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings and other site-based safety communications.
• Monitoring subcontractor compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Supporting ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Maintaining accurate HSE records, reports and supporting documentation.
• Supporting clients during audits and inspections.
• Promoting continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture across all projects.

Essential experience and qualifications

To be considered, you must have:

• A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
• Previous experience working in a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor position.
• Strong construction and refurbishment experience.
• Experience supporting projects within FMCG or another live operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Practical knowledge of the CDM Regulations.
• Experience producing and reviewing RAMS.
• The communication skills to influence site teams, management, subcontractors and clients.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability and willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands and surrounding areas.

Applications without established construction/refurbishment and live operational-site experience are unlikely to be suitable.

Desirable experience

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• TechIOSH or GradIOSH membership.
• Experience supporting ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

Package and benefits

• £45,000 annual salary + company van.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious contractor delivering varied construction and refurbishment projects across fast-paced commercial, industrial and FMCG environments.

You will be given meaningful responsibility across live projects while joining a business that values professionalism, teamwork, development and continuous improvement.