Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor

Daniel Owen; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in construction roles is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor to support refurbishment projects across the South of England. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in health & safety, a NEBOSH Construction Certificate, and strong communication skills. This hybrid role offers flexibility with home working and regional travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Company car scheme or car allowance

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme (up to 7.5%)

Healthcare discounts and high street savings

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a health & safety role within construction.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and construction standards.
• Proficient with digital systems (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Create and review risk assessments and environmental impact registers.
• Assist with incident investigations and promote effective communication around safety.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation understanding

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Experience in social housing

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor

Location: Travel across the South (regional offices in South Brent, Yeovil, Bristol, Leighton Buzzard, Basingstoke, and Watton)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Our client is seeking an experienced SHEA Advisor to support construction-related refurbishment projects within social housing across the South of England.

This role involves promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture through on-site engagement, support, and delivery of the company's behavioural safety programme. You will work closely with operational teams, driving safety standards, identifying risks, and encouraging best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
2. Support operational teams with health & safety planning and documentation.
3. Identify and manage SHE risks, opportunities, and issues on projects.
4. Create and review risk assessments, construction phase plans, and environmental impact registers.
5. Assist with incident investigations, including RIDDOR-reportable accidents, lost time incidents, and near misses.
6. Promote effective communication around safety concerns and improvements.
7. Implement updates to SHEQ systems or legislation.
8. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SHE legislation and industry best practices.

What Our Client Offers:

1. Competitive salary and benefits.
2. Company car scheme or car allowance.
3. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional days).
4. Company pension scheme (up to 7.5%).
5. Range of employee benefits including healthcare discounts, high street savings, paid volunteering day, and service awards.

About You:

1. Minimum 2 years' experience in a health & safety role within construction.
2. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent (essential).
3. Strong understanding of H&S legislation and construction standards.
4. Experience in social housing sector is desirable.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work independently and within a team.
7. Proficient with digital systems (training provided).
8. Full UK driving license and willingness to travel regionally.

This hybrid role offers flexibility with home working and regional travel, with efficient planning of your week.