HSW Advisor

About the Company Our client is a leading, people-focused building services contractor delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical solutions across the UK. Established in 1975, the company has built a proud reputation for engineering excellence, innovation, and collaborative project delivery. With a turnover of £200 million, our client is setting the standard for modern construction with a commitment to sustainability, offsite innovation, digital engineering, and the wellbeing of its workforce and supply chain partners. About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and capable Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join our client’s growing HSW team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the company’s safety culture and wellbeing initiatives across live projects and operational sites. Working closely with the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Director and wider operational teams, the role will involve delivering practical, effective HSW advice, monitoring site compliance, conducting inspections, and supporting the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that promote a safe, healthy, and positive working environment. Key Responsibilities * Support the development, implementation, and review of our client’s Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies, procedures, and initiatives. * Provide competent, practical HSW advice and guidance to operational teams, site staff, and subcontractors. * Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks, ensuring findings are documented, reported, and actioned. * Assist with the investigation of incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and supporting the implementation of corrective actions. * Collaborate with project teams to ensure that risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work are in place and effective. * Contribute to the delivery of toolbox talks, safety briefings, inductions, and wellbeing sessions. * Monitor and report on HSW KPIs, trends, and performance data, supporting continuous improvement initiatives. * Support the roll-out of the company’s Buildsmart. Buildsafe. safety programme and wellbeing campaigns. * Stay up to date with current health, safety, and wellbeing legislation, guidance, and best practice, sharing insights with the wider team. * Promote a proactive, safety-first culture that values openness, teamwork, and care for people. Skills & Competencies * Strong working knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing practices within the construction or building services sector. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with site teams, contractors, and clients. * Proactive, organised, and detail-focused, with the ability to manage priorities effectively. * A collaborative, approachable attitude with a genuine care for people’s welfare. * IT-literate and comfortable with reporting, document management, and audit systems. Qualifications & Experience * NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) essential. * IOSH membership (TechIOSH or higher) desirable. * Demonstrable experience in a similar health and safety advisory role, ideally within the construction or M&E services sector. * Experience working within a modern, digitally-enabled project environment or on BIM-compliant projects would be advantageous. * Incident investigation training (desirable). Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our client’s safety-led, people-focused business. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in ensuring a positive, safe, and healthy working environment across exciting, innovative projects, with opportunities for personal development, professional growth, and career progression within a progressive organisation

Location: Farringdon, GB

Posted Date: 5/8/2025