HSE Consultant/Advisor

  • P B Safety Consultancy Ltd
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • 01/05/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Ready for a Change?

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional who s ready to step away from routine, low-impact work?
Do you want to be trusted to make decisions, manage your own workload and work on meaningful, large-scale construction projects?

Or are you already good at what you do but looking for a company that actually values your judgement and experience?

If that sounds familiar, keep reading.

About the Role

We re looking for a proactive and capable Health & Safety Advisor to support our growing client base across London, the Home Counties, and Kent.

This role will suit someone who is:

Comfortable working independently across multiple sites

Confident engaging with site teams and senior stakeholders

Focused on delivering practical, real-world safety solutions

You won t be micromanaged but you will be expected to take ownership, prioritise effectively and maintain high standards.

What You ll Be Doing

Providing clear, practical advice on UK Health, Safety & Environmental regulations

Conducting site audits, inspections and risk assessments

Supporting accident investigations and producing high-quality reports

Delivering site inductions and targeted safety training

Reviewing risk assessments and method statements for suitability

Working closely with site teams to improve safety standards on active projects

Promoting a strong, proactive safety culture

What We re Looking For

We re not just looking for qualifications, we re looking for the right mindset.

Essential:

  • NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate
  • IOSH or APS membership
  • Experience in a construction-based H&S role
  • Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation
  • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to challenge when needed
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

You ll stand out if you:

  • Take a practical, solutions-focused approach
  • Are comfortable managing your own diary and workload efficiently
  • Can build relationships while maintaining professional standards
  • Prefer working autonomously rather than being closely supervised

Desirable

  • NEBOSH Diploma
  • Tech IOSH (or working towards it)
  • Experience delivering training and professional reports
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD
  • Facilities Management (FM) knowledge

The Work Environment

  • Projects across London, Home Counties and Kent (this role is best suited to candidates based within this region)
  • Occasional overnight stays may be required
  • A hands-on role, including site inspections, accessing different environments and being physically active

What We Offer

We recognise that experienced professionals expect more than just a salary:

  • 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Travel paid from the moment you leave your front door
  • Flexible / hybrid working, balanced with site-based responsibilities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company sickness scheme
  • Professional memberships and development fully supported including fees and ongoing CPD
  • A supportive, experienced team that values autonomy and trust
  • Opportunity to grow with a well-established, expanding consultancy

Is This the Right Move for You?

This role isn t for everyone.

It s for someone who:

  • Takes pride in doing things properly
  • Can manage responsibility without constant oversight
  • Wants to be part of a growing, respected consultancy
  • Is looking for a long-term move, not just the next job

If that sounds like you, we d be interested in hearing from you.