Health & Safety Advisor

Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional looking to broaden your impact across a diverse range of industries and high-profile clients? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, consultancy environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Hays Health & Safety are working with a rapidly growing, values-driven Health & Safety consultancy seeking a dynamic and adaptable H&S Consultant to join their expert team. The Role As a Health & Safety Consultant, you'll play a key role in delivering expert advice, guidance, and on-site support to clients. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with H&S legislation, promoting best practice, and helping clients maintain safe, legally compliant operations. Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing safe systems of work and operational procedures Acting as CDM Site Manager or Principal Contractor on project sites, including issuing Permits to Work (Hot Works, Confined Spaces, Excavations, etc.) Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and method statements Advising on specialist areas such as fire safety, hazardous substances, machinery safeguarding, CDM 2015, and occupational health Carrying out site audits and inspections, reporting findings and recommendations Delivering tailored H&S support and training to clients Producing clear, concise management reports and updates Supporting clients through H&S accreditation processes Keeping up to date with evolving legislation and industry best practice Who This Role is Perfect For This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions-focused Health & Safety professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference. You'll be someone who thrives in client-facing roles, is confident managing CDM projects, and is comfortable travelling across the UK. Whether you're an experienced consultant or a site-based H&S professional looking to step into consultancy, this role offers exposure to a wide range of industries and the chance to work with a supportive, forward-thinking team. What You'll Need NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) Proven experience in a similar H&S role - CDM site management is essential Strong communication and problem-solving skills A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required (every other week) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing What You'll Get in Return Salary up to £40,000 (DOE) £3,000 annual car allowance Generous overtime package Paid travel expenses Contributory pension scheme Paid professional memberships (e.g. IOSH) Ongoing CPD and training support Exposure to a wide range of industries and high-profile clients Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: Warrington, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/20/2025