Health & Safety Advisor

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor Location: Saunderton Salary: Up to £50,000 Our client are seeking a pragmatic and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join their team, supporting a high-profile data centre project near Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced construction environment and is confident engaging with contractors on site while maintaining strong commercial awareness. You will be responsible for undertaking site-based H&S audits, carrying out regular site walks, and overseeing the health & safety management of contractors during construction and fit-out phases. This role requires someone who can balance compliance with practical decision-making to support project delivery safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: -Conducting regular Health & Safety audits across a live data centre construction site -Carrying out site inspections and walkarounds to ensure compliance with H&S standards -Managing and monitoring contractor health & safety performance on site -Identifying risks and implementing practical, commercially aware solutions -Supporting CDM compliance and general site safety management -Producing clear reports and maintaining accurate H&S documentation -Building strong relationships with site teams, contractors and stakeholders -Promoting a positive safety culture across all site activities The Person - Essential Criteria: -NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) -At least 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role -Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and risk management practices -Excellent organisational and time management skills -Strong communication and relationship management skills -Experience working in a construction, M&E or data centre environment Desirable Criteria: -NEBOSH Diploma (completed or working towards) -CDM Regulations experience What's on Offer: -Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications -Medical Cash Plan -Opportunity to work on a major, high-profile data centre project -Site-based role with strong exposure to complex construction environments -Long-term development potential within a growing business Keywords: health and safety, NEBOSH, construction, data centre, CDM, site safety, M&E, risk management, HSE consultant, HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Manager Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards