Senior Health and Safety advisor

Randstad CPE; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor in the East Midlands. This role involves providing expert advice on safety matters, implementing comprehensive safety plans, and collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma and have proven experience in a senior health and safety role within the water treatment or industrial sectors.

Benefits

Car

Pension

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in a senior capacity.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and promote a safety culture.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Communication

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

Job description

What you'll do:

Provide expert health and safety advice and support to the project team, contractors, and stakeholders.

Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive health and safety plans, procedures, and risk assessments specific to water treatment operations and construction.

Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, company policies, and industry best practices.

Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Promote a proactive safety culture through training, awareness campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and site personnel to integrate health and safety considerations into all aspects of the project.

Prepare and present detailed health and safety reports, statistics, and performance metrics.

Ensure all necessary permits and licenses related to health and safety are in place and adhered to.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in a senior capacity, ideally within the water treatment, civil engineering, or heavy industrial sectors.
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.

Demonstrable knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Strong understanding of risk management principles and incident investigation techniques.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.

A proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Full UK driving license.

If you are interested, please apply using your latest CV or call (phone number removed) and ask for Elliott

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Info

Job Title:

Senior Health and Safety advisor

Company:

Location:

£40000 - £50000 Per annum car, pension, hybrid working

Posted:

Jul 7th 2025

Closes:

Aug 7th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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