Health & Safety Advisor in Colchester

Up to £50,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Package

Are you a Health & Safety professional looking to join a leading residential developer with a strong pipeline of projects across Essex and Suffolk?

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to support a well-established housebuilder covering developments between Colchester and Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality homes while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing.

Reporting to the Regional Health & Safety Manager, you will work closely with site management teams across multiple live developments, providing practical advice and support to ensure compliance and promote a positive safety culture.

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Support site teams in implementing company health and safety procedures
• Provide practical and proactive advice to operational stakeholders
• Assist with incident investigations and the completion of corrective actions
• Review risk assessments, method statements and site documentation
• Deliver toolbox talks and support workforce engagement initiatives
• Monitor compliance with current health and safety legislation and company standards
• Promote continuous improvement across all areas of HSEQ performance

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Previous Health & Safety experience within housebuilding, residential construction, or the wider construction sector
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident engaging with site management and subcontractors
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety
• Full UK driving licence

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare (where applicable)
• Additional flexible benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a successful residential developer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to develop their career with a business that places safety, quality and employee wellbeing at the heart of its operations.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Louie Covello at Shirley Parsons.