Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor – Construction

Location: Maidstone
Day rate: £200 - £250 per day depending on experience 
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ construction health & safety experience

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join our team and support the delivery of high standards of health, safety and welfare across our construction projects.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in construction health and safety and hold a NEBOSH qualification. You will play a key role in ensuring our sites operate safely, meet legal requirements and maintain a strong positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice to site teams, management and contractors.

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety checks.

• Identify hazards and provide practical recommendations to control risks.

• Assist with the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).

• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant health and safety legislation.

• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and assist with implementing corrective actions.

• Deliver health and safety inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.

• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.

• Support site managers and project teams in promoting a strong safety culture.

• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors and other stakeholders regarding health and safety matters.

• Keep up to date with changes in health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a construction health & safety role.

• NEBOSH qualification.

• Good knowledge of UK construction health and safety legislation.

• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments.

• Strong understanding of RAMS and construction site safety.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and provide practical, solutions-focused advice.

• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Full UK driving licence would be desirable.

Desirable

• NEBOSH National General Certificate.

• IOSH membership or similar professional membership.

• CSCS or equivalent construction-related certification.

• Experience working across multiple construction sites.

• Additional qualifications such as First Aid, SMSTS or Temporary Works training.