Job Description
HSQE Advisor
Location: Office-based (near Luton) with regular site travel
Salary: £45,000 £55,000 DOE
Benefits
Car allowance or company vehicle
Pension
20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas shut down
Potential performance-related bonus
Sector: Construction Refurbishment, Fit-Out & Selected New Build (Healthcare, Education, Commercial)
About the Role
An established and growing main contractor is seeking a proactive and experienced HSQE Advisor to support the safe and compliant delivery of refurbishment, fit-out, and selected new build projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
The business frequently operates as Principal Contractor under CDM and delivers projects within live or partially occupied environments. This is a hands-on, site-facing position suited to someone who thrives in operational settings and enjoys working closely with delivery teams. This is not a purely compliance-based or desk-bound role. You will be office based and site based, mainly in the Home Counties region.
Role Purpose
The HSQE Advisor will:
Support the safe delivery of projects across multiple sectors
Ensure full compliance with UK health, safety, quality, and environmental legislation
Provide practical, solutions-focused advice to site teams
Promote accountability, best practice, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
Conduct regular site inspections and audits
Ensure compliance with:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
CDM Regulations 2015
Working at Height Regulations
Control of Asbestos Regulations
PUWER and LOLER
Review and challenge RAMS
Support accident and incident investigations
Oversee safe management of subcontractors
Monitor segregation and safety controls within live environments
Quality
Support inspection and test plans (ITPs)
Monitor quality compliance during strip-out, reinstatement, and new build phases
Assist with fire compartmentation and compliance checks
Support QA processes and handover documentation
Environmental
Monitor waste management and environmental controls on site
Support ISO 14001 compliance
Promote sustainable working practices
Governance & Systems
Support ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 audits
Maintain compliance documentation and records
Contribute to continuous improvement of management systems
Candidate Requirements
Essential
NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
3 5+ years experience as an HSQE Advisor within construction
Experience in refurbishment and/or fit-out projects
Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations
Experience working within live or partially occupied environments
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Healthcare or education sector experience
Exposure to roofing works
ISO auditing experience
GradIOSH or working toward Chartered status
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
Assertive but pragmatic on site
Commercially aware
Confident challenging unsafe practices
Structured and strong with documentation
Solutions-focused rather than obstructive
Comfortable working with strong operational personalities
This role would not suit someone who is:
Primarily desk-based
Experienced only in new-build housing
Reluctant to address difficult site conversations
