Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor
Location: North East England, with regional travel
Salary: £48,000 - £52,000
Benefits: Electric company car, pension, Christmas bonus and excellent flexibility
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm flexi
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor to join a well-established and supportive organisation providing specialist SHE advice to its member companies.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical construction background who enjoys working closely with site teams, advising businesses and helping to promote a positive safety culture.
You will manage your own diary and plan your working week, visiting sites predominantly across the North East. The organisation offers genuine flexibility and a family-friendly working environment.
Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive a fully electric company car, home charging point installation, generous pension contributions and excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
Key Responsibilities
As the Safety, Health and Environmental Advisor, you will:
Conduct scheduled health, safety and environmental inspections across member company sites
Provide practical advice and guidance to members, contractors and employees
Promote safe systems of work and construction industry best practice
Support businesses in complying with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation
Carry out accident and incident investigations, producing clear and detailed reports
Assist with the development and review of risk assessments and COSHH assessments
Review member company health and safety documentation and provide constructive feedback
Build strong working relationships with member companies through regular site visits and ongoing support
Prepare and deliver health and safety training to member companies
Support and mentor Trainee SHE Advisors where required
Maintain high professional standards and contribute to the ongoing development of the SHE advisory service
Attend relevant training to support your own professional and technical developmentPrevious training delivery experience would be beneficial, but full support and training can be provided to develop this area of your role.
About You
To be considered for this position, you should have:
A minimum NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
Tech IOSH membership or equivelent
A practical background within construction
Experience working on or visiting active construction sites
A strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice
Experience completing site inspections, audits and incident investigations
The ability to produce and review risk assessments and COSHH assessments
Strong communication skills and the confidence to advise employees, contractors and senior stakeholders
A full UK driving licence
The flexibility to travel A Level 6 health and safety qualification, such as an NVQ or Diploma, would be highly desirable. Environmental qualifications would also be advantageous.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive:
Salary of £48,000 to £52,000
Fully electric company car
Full reimbursement of vehicle charging costs
Installation of an electric vehicle charging point at your home address
Company pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7%
Flexible diary and working week
Support with professional development and additional training
A genuinely family-friendly working environment, including flexibility for important family commitments and school events
Travel
The role is predominantly based across the North East of England, although some longer-distance travel will be required.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Health and Safety professional with a construction background and are looking for a varied, autonomous role with excellent benefits and genuine flexibility, we would be keen to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV, or contact Jess on (phone number removed)
