Health & Safety Advisor

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

Salary/Rate: 44,000 - 50,000/annum NEST pension, Performance bonus

The Company

Our client is a leading construction company committed to delivering high-quality projects while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, subcontractors, and clients. We take pride in fostering a strong safety culture and maintaining compliance with the highest health and safety standards across all our sites.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experiencedHealth&SafetyAdvisorto join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaininghealthandsafetypolicies, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company standards. You will play a key role in promoting a positivesafetyculture within the company and supporting project teams in mitigating risks.

Health&SafetyAdvisor-Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance withhealthandsafetylegislation, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide advice and guidance to management, site teams, and subcontractors onhealthandsafetymatters.
• Develop and deliverhealthandsafetytraining, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, andsafetydocumentation.
• Liaise with external bodies such as the HSE, clients, and regulatory authorities when required.
• Maintain up-to-datehealthandsafetyrecords, reports, and documentation.
• Promote a strongsafetyculture and encourage a proactive approach to risk management.

Health&SafetyAdvisor-Essential Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience in ahealthandsafetyrole within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of UKhealthandsafetyregulations, including CDM 2015.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence all levels of staff.
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to various sites as required.

Desirable:

• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or above) or working towards it.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience delivering training and toolbox talks.

Health & Safety Advisor - What they offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work on a variety of exciting construction projects.

If you are a dedicatedHealth&Safetyprofessional looking to make a real impact within a dynamic construction company, we would love to hear from you!