Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor needed in Bishop's Stortford Location: Bishop's Stortford Rate: £40,000 - £65,000 Job Type: Permanent Job Description: Stridden Limited are recruiting for an established Civils & Groundworks Contractor who are currently looking for a SHEQ / Health & Safety Advisor to join their team. Our client will consider Mid to Senior Level SHEQ / Health & Safety Advisors for this role. Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving a culture of continuous improvement? We’re recruiting a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Adviser for our client that specialises in the Civils & Groundworks Sector. In this pivotal role, you’ll support health and safety across all areas of our business — on commercial, large residential and RC Frames projects. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting departments in developing and maintaining Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Leading accident and incident investigations, carrying out root cause analysis, and implementing effective action plans. * Conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal standards. * Promoting a positive safety culture through toolbox talks, training, and active collaboration with the H&S committee. * Providing expert advice on COSHH, PPE, and other key safety areas. * Supporting contractor control, reviewing RAMS, and ensuring completion of statutory inspections. * Office and site based throughout London, Home Counties, and the Midlands. What We’re Looking For * NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent) – essential. * Auditing qualification – desirable. * Proven experience within a Groundworks & Civils. * Strong working knowledge of H&S regulations. * Excellent communication and report writing skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)