Senior Health & Safety Advisor - Construction Sites

Nicholas Associates; Rainworth CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a respected residential civil engineering firm with bases across multiple construction sites. You will provide practical H&S support, ensuring compliance with CDM2015 and UK legislation, and help promote a proactive safety culture.

The role requires NEBOSH National General Certificate, site experience, RAMS review, strong communication, and the ability to work across sites.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in construction/civil engineering or groundworks.
• Experience conducting site inspections and audits.
• Experience reviewing or preparing RAMS.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and UK H&S legislation.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Practical, proactive approach and ability to challenge unsafe practices.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Review and support RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
• Monitor compliance with safe systems of work and site procedures.
• Provide practical H&S advice to Site Managers and operatives.
• Assist with accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitor corrective actions and identify recurring risks and trends.
• Support site start-ups, inductions and toolbox talks.

Skills

NEBOSH Cert

Site inspections

RAMS review

CDM 2015 knowledge

UK H&S legislation

Report writing

Independent working

Driving licence

Desirable: IOSH/NVQ6/First Aid

Job description

Nicholas Associates is recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a respected residential civil engineering firm with bases across multiple construction sites. You will provide practical H&S support, ensuring compliance with CDM2015 and UK legislation, and help promote a proactive safety culture.

The role requires NEBOSH National General Certificate, site experience, RAMS review, strong communication, and the ability to work across sites.