Job Description
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to join a major relaunch project within a fast-paced, high-profile logistics and distribution environment across multiple locations in Cornwall. This project involves complex construction and refurbishment elements and demands a proactive, highly competent H&S professional to oversee health and safety compliance throughout its lifecycle.
This is a client-side role, where you ll be expected to take full ownership of Health & Safety management across a multi-disciplinary contractor team, ensuring CDM regulations are adhered to and all project activities are aligned with statutory and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Health & Safety strategy on site, acting as the principal advisor to all stakeholders.
- Ensure full compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and UK CDM regulations.
- Carry out regular site audits, risk assessments, and inspections, providing practical, solution-focused feedback.
- Liaise with construction teams, project managers, and senior leadership to maintain a safe working environment.
- Provide on-site training, toolbox talks, and guidance on best practices.
- Investigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure documentation is complete and up-to-date.
- Prepare H&S reports and contribute to project review meetings.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a construction-focused Health & Safety role, preferably on large-scale refurbishment or fit-out projects.
- Must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher).
- Demonstrable experience with CDM Regulations (ideally with client-side advisory exposure).
- Strong understanding of both UK and Irish H&S legislation.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours.
- Ability to manage multiple contractors and maintain a consistent safety culture.
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
What s on Offer
- Competitive daily rate of £300 per day, depending on experience and tax status.
- Opportunity to be involved in a significant, high-profile project with excellent team culture.
- Full autonomy and responsibility in a critical client-facing role.
- On-site parking and facilities provided
