HSEQ Advisor (Projects) at Omni RMS, Canary Wharf, Greater London

HSEQ Advisor (Projects)

Contract: Government
Location: London, E14 9SH (flexible)
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor to support the delivery of health, safety, environmental and quality management systems across a portfolio of construction projects.

Reporting to the HSEQ Business Partner, you will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered in line with legal requirements and established company standards.

This role requires a practical and influential HSEQ professional with a strong construction safety background. You will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, driving compliance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced HSEQ professional with strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation, including CDM 2015, temporary works, working at height, risk management, and contractor assurance.

You will provide practical guidance and assurance to project teams, helping to ensure that all project activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with legal and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and unannounced site inspections, audits and assurance reviews to verify compliance with legislation, company standards and project-specific requirements.
• Review Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments, RAMS, permits and safe systems of work to ensure risks are effectively controlled.
• Support project teams in identifying hazards and implementing proportionate control measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead investigations into accidents, near misses and unsafe events using root cause analysis techniques.
• Prepare statutory reports, including RIDDOR notifications where required, and ensure corrective actions are tracked through to completion.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and HSEQ awareness sessions to project teams and subcontractors.
• Support project mobilisation activities, ensuring appropriate HSEQ controls and compliance measures are established before works commence.
• Provide practical advice, guidance and assurance to project teams, supporting compliance with CDM 2015, company standards and client requirements.

Person Specification

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Previous experience in a construction-based Health & Safety role.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction health and safety legislation.
• Experience supporting or advising on major construction projects.
• Knowledge of high-risk construction activities including working at height, temporary works and contractor management.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Experience investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build positive working relationships.