Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

DCS Recruitment Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Car allowance £5,000

Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

DCS Recruitment Limited seeks three Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisors to support construction and facilities management projects across multiple UK regions. This site-based, boots-on-the-ground role requires delivering practical HSE guidance on live sites and ensuring compliance with CDM and current legislation.

You will operate across your designated region, carry out site inspections, audits and RAMS reviews, and lead toolbox talks to promote a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' practical Health & Safety experience within construction or facilities management.
• Demonstrable experience working within a CDM environment.
• Strong site-based (boots-on-the-ground) Health & Safety experience.
• IOSH Membership or equivalent.
• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 6 highly desirable).
• Excellent knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout your allocated region.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health, Safety & Environmental advice across construction and facilities management projects.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Review RAMS, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and current Health & Safety legislation.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across operational teams.
• Support Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors with Health & Safety best practice.
• Deliver toolbox talks and informal coaching where required.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Prioritise site visits based on project risk and operational requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with company procedures.

Skills

Site-based HSE experience

CDM knowledge

UK Health & Safety legislation

Education

Level 4 in Occupational Health & Safety

IOSH Membership

Job description

Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

Multiple Opportunities Across the UK

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Company Vehicle or £5,000 Car Allowance (Package up to £60,000)

Location: Regional opportunities across the UK

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday |

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisors to join a leading organisation delivering construction and facilities management projects across a diverse range of sectors.

These are regional positions, with each Advisor responsible for supporting projects within a designated geographical area. Working closely with operational teams, project managers, subcontractors and clients, you'll provide practical Health & Safety guidance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with current legislation.

This is a site-based, boots-on-the-ground role where you'll be a visible presence across live sites, promoting a positive safety culture and supporting operational teams with practical advice and guidance.

Available Regions

• North Thames / Central Region
• Watford
• Oxfordshire
• North of the River Thames
• Surrounding areasSouth Thames Region
• Kent
• South London
• South East EnglandWales & West Region
• North Wales
• Cheshire
• Liverpool
• Occasional travel into Scotland

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of some client sites, security clearance requirements vary by region:

North Thames / Central Region - Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain SC Security Clearance. HMP Clearance may also be required for some projects.

South Thames Region - Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain SC Security Clearance. HMP Clearance may also be required for some projects.

Wales & West Region - SC Clearance is not typically required, although additional security vetting may occasionally be necessary depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health, Safety & Environmental advice across construction and facilities management projects.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Review RAMS, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and current Health & Safety legislation.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across operational teams.
• Support Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors with Health & Safety best practice.
• Deliver toolbox talks and informal coaching where required.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Prioritise site visits based on project risk and operational requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with company procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll be an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys working closely with site teams and building strong working relationships across multiple projects.

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' practical Health & Safety experience within construction or facilities management.
• Demonstrable experience working within a CDM environment.
• Strong site-based ("boots-on-the-ground") Health & Safety experience.
• IOSH Membership or equivalent.
• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 6 highly desirable).
• Excellent knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout your allocated region.

Desirable

• Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• CMIOSH status.
• Experience working across multiple construction sectors.
• Experience supporting projects within live operational environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• Company vehicle or £5,000 car allowance
• Package worth up to £60,000
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Business mileage and travel expenses paid
• Overnight accommodation and meal allowance where required
• Pension scheme
• life insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent long-term career opportunities within a growing organisation

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality