Safety & Environmental Compliance Advisor

Cardo Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent development and progression 

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes (holiday, EV,

Life Assurance cover

Wellbeing resources and counselling

Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform

Enhanced family leave provisions

Recognition initiatives and awards

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to create a safe, compliant work environment across our projects in the UK. You will develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and drive a culture of safety with management and site teams.

You will conduct inspections, lead training, investigate incidents, and ensure adherence to construction safety regulations, reporting to senior management. This role offers progression opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Certification in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Construction, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Proven experience (2+ years) in a construction site safety role.
• Strong knowledge of construction site hazards, risk assessments, and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and observation skills.
• Ability to influence and educate workers to maintain safe practices.
• Proficient in safety reporting and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific safety plans, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with national and local construction health and safety regulations.
• Investigate all incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and prepare detailed reports with corrective action recommendations.
• Provide ongoing health and safety training and inductions for site personnel and contractors.
• Coordinate emergency response plans and conduct safety drills.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation for audits and compliance checks.
• Chair regular H&S meetings with the operational teams
• Report safety performance and risk findings to senior management regularly.

Skills

NEBOSH Construction

IOSH

Construction safety

Job description

Cardo Group is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to create a safe, compliant work environment across our projects in the UK. You will develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and drive a culture of safety with management and site teams.

You will conduct inspections, lead training, investigate incidents, and ensure adherence to construction safety regulations, reporting to senior management. This role offers progression opportunities and competitive benefits.