Senior H&S Advisor

Talent Smart; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an H&S Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and foster a strong safety culture. The role involves conducting risk assessments, training staff, and carrying out site inspections. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH General Certificate, a strong understanding of service environments, and effective communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to enhance health and safety practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is required.
• Experience writing RAMS and conducting risk assessments is important.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and report on regulatory changes.
• Conduct and review risk assessments across all activities.
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Understanding of mechanical/electrical service environments

Writing RAMS and conducting risk assessments

Effective communication skills

Influencing safe behaviours

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

The H&S Advisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation, managing risk assessments, supporting safe working practices, and promoting a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and keep management updated on regulatory changes.
• Conduct and review risk assessments across engineering, maintenance, and office activities.
• Identify hazards, implement control measures, and ensure safe systems of work are understood by staff and contractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses, producing reports and improvement plans.
• Coordinate H&S training (e.g., PASMA, IPAF, manual handling, first aid, fire safety), maintain the training matrix, and monitor staff competency.
• Maintain H&S documentation including policies, RAs, COSHH, equipment inspections, and training records.
• Produce monthly H&S performance reports and support safety documentation for client sites and tenders.
• Promote a positive safety culture through toolbox talks, briefings, and inductions, acting as the main point of contact for H&S queries.

Skills & Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical service environments.
• Experience writing RAMS and conducting risk assessments.
• Effective communication and report-writing skills; ability to influence safe behaviours.
• (Desirable) Construction industry experience, full UK driving licence, and experience delivering company-level training