Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Multi‑Site (Social Housing)

Principal People Recruitment; Chalvey; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Laptop and mobile phone

Uncapped training budget

Job summary

Principal People Recruitment is assisting a well-established organisation to recruit a Senior Health & Safety Advisor. The role covers Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, North and North-West London, with around four days on site and one day working from home, supporting repairs and maintenance in social housing and residential sectors.

You will conduct site inspections, coach managers and subcontractors, oversee risk assessments and incidents, and drive a positive safety culture across multiple

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate is the minimum requirement.
• NEBOSH Diploma, Level 6 or CMIOSH status would be advantageous.
• Experience at Senior Health & Safety Advisor level.
• Background in social housing, repairs and maintenance, or related sectors.
• Experience supporting mobile workforces and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Practical, proactive approach with autonomy.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks across multiple contracts.
• Support managers, direct labour operatives and subcontractors on Health & Safety matters.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Review risk assessments, safe systems of work and procedures.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training and safety workshops.
• Attend client and contractor meetings.
• Monitor SHEQ performance and KPI reporting.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching and engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing teams

Autonomy

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma / Level 6 or CMIOSH

Job description

Principal People Recruitment is assisting a well-established organisation to recruit a Senior Health & Safety Advisor. The role covers Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, North and North-West London, with around four days on site and one day working from home, supporting repairs and maintenance in social housing and residential sectors.

You will conduct site inspections, coach managers and subcontractors, oversee risk assessments and incidents, and drive a positive safety culture across multiple