Health and Safety Advisor

Northampton Business Directory; Loughborough, Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a SHE Advisor to support safety in social housing and refurbishment projects across the Midlands. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with safety legislation, conduct audits, and provide coaching to site teams. With a salary of up to £54,000 and opportunities for career progression, this position offers a strong pipeline of projects and a supportive culture focused on safety standards and development.

Benefits

£4,500 car allowance + mileage

Annual bonus scheme

Funded development opportunities

Long-term project stability

Supportive safety culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and safety frameworks.
• Desire to develop knowledge under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with SHE legislation and internal safety frameworks.
• Conduct site audits and risk assessments on refurbishment and social housing sites.
• Provide coaching and guidance to site teams and operational leaders.

Skills

Strong engagement and communication skills

Ability to coach and influence

Excellent working knowledge of H&S legislation

Experience using SHE platforms

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General

NVQ Level 4 in Health & Safety

Job description

Overview

This is a regional SHE Advisor position supporting social housing, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across a wide Midlands region. You\'ll work closely with operational teams to drive safety standards, deliver coaching, ensure compliance, and support ongoing cultural improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK contractor delivering essential works across social housing, refurbishment, and planned maintenance frameworks. Known for their strong values, people‑focused culture, and commitment to investing in safety, they support communities by improving and maintaining thousands of homes across the Midlands and surrounding regions. They operate across high‑profile contracts with a strong pipeline of long‑term projects and offer genuine progression and development opportunities for safety professionals.

Description

• Ensure full compliance with SHE legislation, CDM Regulations, and internal safety frameworks.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments across refurbishment and social housing sites.
• Lead incident investigations and deliver root-cause analysis.
• Review RAMS and safe systems of work, ensuring high‑risk activities are properly controlled.
• Support and enhance ISO 45001 and 14001 management systems.
• Provide coaching and guidance to site teams, supervisors, subcontractors, and operational leaders.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with site teams, influencing and encouraging safe behaviours.
• Contribute to pre‑construction planning and tender processes with SHE expertise.
• Liaise with external regulators and stakeholders where required.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the region.

Profile

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or NEBOSH General with strong construction experience).
• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Health & Safety.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in construction, social housing, refurbishment, property maintenance, or FM.
• Excellent working knowledge of CDM, construction practices, and H&S legislation.
• Strong engagement and communication skills - able to coach, influence, and build trust.
• Experience using SHE platforms such as Airsweb, Assure, or similar.
• Desire to develop knowledge under the Building Safety Act 2022 and BSR guidance.
• Advantageous: Tech IOSH, ISO Auditor qualifications, asbestos awareness (HSG264), PASMA/IPAF familiarity, or retrofit/occupied refurbishment experience.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £54,000 (experience dependent)
• £4,500 car allowance + mileage
• Annual bonus scheme
• Clear progression path with funded development (Diploma / IOSH route)
• Long-term project stability across multiple frameworks
• Supportive safety culture with strong senior leadership backing
• Opportunity to influence, shape, and elevate SHE standards across a regional portfolio
• Flexibility and autonomy within a respected and well-structured organisation