Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Bristol, Gloucestershire

We are seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor for an exciting 6-month contract opportunity within a public sector environment in Bristol. This is a senior-level role offering the opportunity to lead and influence health and safety practices across construction, housing, repairs and maintenance services. You will provide expert advice, drive compliance with health and safety legislation, and support the continuous improvement of safety standards and culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of four Safety Coordinators, ensuring the effective delivery of health and safety programmes.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety Management System, using the Plan, Do, Check, Act approach.
• Provide specialist advice on the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and wider construction health and safety matters.
• Advise and coach managers on their health and safety responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.
• Support housing, repairs and maintenance services with construction safety requirements and risk management.
• Undertake specialist risk assessments, including Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) and noise assessments.
• Ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are appropriately reported, investigated and reviewed.
• Analyse health and safety performance data, identify trends and prepare reports for directors and senior management.
• Support procurement and contract reviews, identifying and advising on health and safety requirements.
• Promote best practice, strengthen working relationships across services and drive improvements in health and safety culture.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, regulations and industry guidance.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Significant experience providing specialist health and safety advice to colleagues, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation, regulations and complex construction safety issues.
• Expert knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Proven experience in health and safety risk management, including the ability to develop practical, proportionate solutions to complex or unusual problems.
• Experience building effective working relationships and influencing stakeholders across a large organisation.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and report-writing skills.

For more information or to apply, please submit your CV