Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor Location: Chigwell Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 (dependent on experience) Role Overview The Health & Safety Advisor will provide operational support across the organisation, working closely with the Head of SHEQ to shape, implement, and continuously improve the Health & Safety Management System. The role is key in ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and embedding a strong safety-first culture across all business activities. Key Responsibilities * Support the development and implementation of the Health & Safety Management System across the organisation * Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and company policies * Provide expert health and safety advice and guidance to employees at all levels * Promote and embed a positive health & safety culture across the business * Support site teams to ensure safe systems of work are consistently followed * Collect, analyse, and report on H&S data (e.g. accidents, incidents, near misses), identifying trends and implementing corrective actions * Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring findings and lessons learned are communicated across the organisation * Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure they are suitable, sufficient, and task-specific; support Contract Managers in developing RAMS where required * Conduct inspections and “dip tests” including van checks, PUWER compliance, first aid provisions, sickness records, and site behaviours * Maintain and update health and safety policies and procedures to ensure they remain current and effective * Develop and deliver Toolbox Talks relevant to ongoing works * Positively influence behaviours and drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance * Support audits, accreditations, and re-certification processes Requirements * Experience within Construction, Facilities Management (FM), Property Compliance, or similar environments * NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum) * Strong understanding of RAMS, Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), inspections, and audits Desirable Skills & Experience * Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to drive behavioural change * Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) * Experience in landlord compliance (e.g. asbestos, fire safety, legionella) * Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations * Full, clean UK driving licence Benefits * Competitive salary (£45,000 – £52,000 dependent on experience) * Company pension scheme * 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Employee wellbeing scheme