Health & Safety Advisor – Construction/Manufacturing – Kent

Health & Safety Advisor – Construction/Manufacturing – Kent About the Client: SSA are recruiting on behalf a Main Contractor who are operating in the Kent and South East England market. The company has developed a reputation for delivering a high-quality service to clients, carrying out frame designs, supplies and installing of timber frame structures to the residential market across the UK. They are part of a large construction company improving efficiencies and reducing time on site for their clients. About the Role: The H&S Advisor will report directly to the Group HSEQ Director and is responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety in accordance with Company policy and relevant statutory provisions. The H&S advisor must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of health & Safety are adopted throughout. While other duties may be required by Site Management from time to time, this must in no way detract from primary duties. About the Responsibilities: * Conducting regular, formal site audits an carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System * Ensuring that record of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment; * Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority for the project and all incident / accident reporting and to conduct inspector site visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority; * Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees or contractors working on site; * Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protection Equipment required for Company Employees; * Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contra charges, training, purchases, etc; * Serving as Company representative as Site meetings; * Organising and chairing the Safety Meetings for the Company and Sub-Contractors personnel; * Ensuring sub-contractor safety statement sand required Method statement are available on site and assess sub-contractor statements and method statements, assisting where required; * Advising / assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements; * Compiling, updating and communication site Emergency Plans * Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping Group Safety Officer updated; * Making sure First Aiders are available, that an adequate quantity of First Aid supplies is in stock and that all relevant Certs are updated. * Collecting and collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File and preparing for handover to the Client at the end of the project. About the Requirements: * NEBOSH Certificate (General or construction) * With 1-5yrs experience * Previous experience managing safety on site. * Excellent communication, leadership, training and presentation skills. * Experience in the construction /manufacturing industry

Location: Sandwich, Kent, GB

Posted Date: 10/22/2025