Health and Safety Officer

Job Title

Health & Safety Advisor

Salary

£50,000 £55,000 per annum

Start Date

Immediate

About the Role

• The company delivers commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across retail, hospitality, commercial, and public sectors.
• You ll support multiple live sites, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• The role is focused on driving a positive safety culture and ensuring full compliance with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement health & safety policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide expert guidance to project and site teams on all safety matters.
• Carry out risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-miss events, providing detailed reports and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor and report safety performance to senior management.
• Liaise with HSE, local authorities, and other regulatory bodies when required.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
• Maintain statutory registers, permits, and certification records.
• Support pre-qualification and tender processes with H&S input.
• Provide advice during project planning and design stages.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum requirement).
• Ideally, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma (or working towards).
• IOSH membership (TechIOSH / GradIOSH) preferred.
• Proven experience in construction, fit-out, or refurbishment environments.
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Skilled in auditing, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Confident communicator who can influence at all levels.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and safety management systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites nationwide.

Personal Attributes

• Organised and detail-focused.
• Confident in challenging unsafe practices.
• Practical, solutions-driven approach.
• Collaborative and approachable.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.

Contact: Simon Ainge

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