Health & Safety Advisor in London

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a Tier 1 MEP contractor working on a major data centre project in Brent Cross, North London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional to join a high-performing project team and play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving health and safety standards across a complex, fast-paced MEP construction environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of construction health and safety, ideally gained working for an M&E/MEP contractor, and will be confident engaging with site management, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and the wider workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional, practical and proactive health and safety advice to the project team.
Support the implementation and continual improvement of the project's Health & Safety Management System.
Carry out regular site inspections, audits and behavioural observations, identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures, RAMS and project-specific requirements.
Review and provide guidance on Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
Monitor and report on health and safety performance, producing relevant reports and recommendations for the project management team.
Work closely with site management and MEP supervisors to promote a strong and positive safety culture.
Deliver and support site inductions, toolbox talks, briefings and safety training.
Monitor the activities of subcontractors and ensure appropriate standards of health and safety are maintained.
Participate in safety meetings and contribute to project health and safety initiatives.
Provide advice on high-risk construction activities, including lifting operations, work at height, temporary works, electrical/mechanical installation activities and plant and equipment.
Assist with ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and other applicable UK health and safety legislation.
Promote continual improvement and a proactive approach to safety throughout the project.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, training, incidents and corrective actions.
Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

A relevant NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum.
Minimum 2 years' experience working in construction health and safety.
Previous experience working for a main contractor, Tier 1 contractor or M&E/MEP contractor is highly desirable.
Good knowledge of UK construction health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
Experience conducting site inspections, audits and safety investigations.
Experience reviewing RAMS and providing practical safety advice.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with people at all levels of an organisation.
A proactive and hands-on approach to health and safety.
The ability to work effectively within a busy project environment and manage competing priorities.
Good report-writing and organisational skills.
A professional and collaborative approach to working with project teams and subcontractors.
Desirable

Previous experience working on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or other technically complex construction projects.
Experience working specifically within MEP construction.
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level H&S qualification.
Experience working within a Tier 1 construction environment.
Familiarity with major client-led health and safety standards and assurance processes.
Experience with large-scale mechanical and electrical installation projects.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Opportunity to work on a major Tier 1 data centre project within a technically challenging environment.
Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing MEP contractor.
Further education and professional development opportunities, including support towards relevant health and safety qualifications.
Opportunities to progress your career within the wider Health & Safety and project teams.
Pension scheme.
Ongoing training and development.
A supportive working environment with access to experienced project and H&S professionals.
The opportunity to gain valuable experience on a high-profile data centre development and develop your career within the specialist MEP construction sector.
Potential for continued opportunities on future projects following successful delivery of the current project.
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