Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Medium Sized Main Contractor

Competitive Day Rate

Part-Time Freelance – 2–3 Days Per Week
Location: North London / Hertfordshire
Start: Immediate

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded main contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of two new-build retail projects across London / Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with project teams, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance are maintained throughout the construction phase. The successful candidate will split their time between both sites, providing proactive support and promoting a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide competent health & safety advice and support to site management teams
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
• Monitor compliance with UK health & safety legislation, company procedures, and client requirements
• Review and provide guidance on Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Assist in the development and implementation of Construction Phase Plans and site-specific procedures
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks where required
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Monitor subcontractor health & safety performance and challenge unsafe behaviours where necessary
• Maintain accurate health & safety records, inspections, and reports
• Support site teams in promoting a positive safety culture across both projects
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory bodies as required

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' UK experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within the construction industry
• Previous experience working for a main contractor
• Experience delivering new-build construction projects within commercial, industrial, logistics, education, healthcare, or retail sectors
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple project locations
• Full right to work in the UK

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Valid CSCS Card

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• IOSH Membership (TechIOSH, GradIOSH or above)
• First Aid at Work
• Experience working on supermarket or large-scale commercial new-build projects

What's on Offer

• Competitive freelance day rate
• Part-time contract (2–3 days per week)
• Opportunity to support two high-profile new-build retail developments
• Work with a respected main contractor on a growing project portfolio
• Collaborative and professional project environment

Interested?

Contact Zach Grandy-Smith on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

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