Senior Health and Safety Advisor

The Clancy Group Limited; Broadbridge Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to inspire and support operational teams in delivering safe working practices. You will engage with teams to tackle H&S challenges and communicate effectively across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has at least five years of advisory experience, holds a NEBOSH Construction Certificate, and is adept in current HSE legislation. This role offers a competitive salary with various employee benefits, including a healthcare plan and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Holiday allowance starting at 24‑26 days per annum

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in an advisory capacity with a thorough understanding of current HSE legislation.
• Previous experience within the utilities or construction industry highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing site inspections.
• Advising on and setting operational safety objectives.
• Supporting and undertaking accident and incident investigations.
• Contributing to new tenders and bids.
• Assessing external environments to ensure safe working conditions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creativity

Health & Safety expertise

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Tech IOSH membership

Job description

We’re looking for someone who can inspire and support our busy operational teams to deliver their work safely and consistently, using "best in class" health and safety practices. We'll trust you to decide how best to achieve this - but we know you won't be the type to stand on the sidelines with a clipboard. Instead, you'll be out there engaging with teams, understanding the challenges they face, and finding practical, workable solutions. Your inquisitive mindset and approachable style will help you deliver advice that motivates rather than mandates. You'll also help shape communications that truly resonate - from in-person conversations to creative updates such as videos or podcasts. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that spans multiple sites, here are some of the activities you'll be involved with:

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing site inspections.
• Advising on and setting operational safety objectives.
• Supporting and undertaking accident and incident investigations.
• Contributing to new tenders and bids.
• Assessing external environments to ensure safe working conditions.
• Identifying gaps in the H&S management system and recommending improvements.
• Developing and implementing new initiatives, sharing best practice with colleagues.
• Communicating changes in legislation and advising on new working practices.
• Carrying out ABC tours (Attitude, Behaviour and Culture).
• Actively encouraging Safety Observations and Hazard Reporting.

What we’re looking for

People who enjoy finding new ways to solve problems and get things done. You have strong communication skills, creativity, and solid Health & Safety expertise – all essential for success in this role. We’re looking for someone who can take an innovative and practical approach to H&S problem‑solving, backed by at least five years' experience in an advisory capacity and a thorough understanding of current HSE legislation.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in an advisory capacity with a thorough understanding of current HSE legislation.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification (e.g., HNC in Construction).
• Tech IOSH membership and working toward Grad IOSH or equivalent.
• Previous experience within the utilities or construction industry highly advantageous.

About Clancy

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imagination. Our purpose is simple – we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses, and so much more. We are one of the biggest family‑owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

What Next

If you apply, we respond within two weeks. If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us – one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan.
• Holiday allowance starting at 24‑26 days per annum.
• Clancy Xtras employee benefits programme with discounts for retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.