Job Description

Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join a mechanical contractor on a power station construction project. As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting site operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and promoting a positive safety culture across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce health and safety policies in line with legal and contractual obligations.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and support to site teams, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and best practices.
• Approach areas of non-compliance with a coaching style and assist in developing and delivering safety toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, and implement preventive measures.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and external regulatory bodies regarding safety matters.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Contractor to ensure the safe delivery of works.

Key Requirements:

• NEBOSH qualified or equivalent qualification (essential).
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a health and safety role within the construction or mechanical contracting sector.
• Experience working on large industrial projects, ideally within the power generation sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused approach to health and safety management.

Remuneration:

• Competitive day rate, depending on experience.
• This position is outside IR35.

To Apply:
If you meet the above criteria and are available to start immediately for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant industrial project while ensuring the highest health and safety standards are maintained throughout. If you are proactive, experienced in managing safety on large-scale construction or shutdown projects, and have the ability to think on your feet, we encourage you to apply.