Health And Safety Advisor in City of London

Job description

O'Neill & Brennan are currently working with a well established contractor that are seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Advisor to join their team in London.

The Role:

• Support the EHS Manager/Lead and project teams in the implementation of safety management systems and procedures in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with operational teams to develop and monitor safe systems of work and risk assessments to ensure all project activities are well-planned and safely executed.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections; track EHS performance metrics and ensure non-conformances are addressed promptly.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all projects through leadership and influence.
• Engage with site teams to identify and mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks; provide ongoing coaching and support.
• Encourage and reinforce positive safety behaviours and practices among all workers.
• Ensure projects operate in full compliance with statutory obligations and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance on EHS matters throughout all project phases, from pre-construction through to completion.
• Participate in project start-up meetings and contribute to project planning and execution strategies.
• Implement and monitor the company’s EHS policies, procedures, and management systems on site.
• Support site management in communicating EHS requirements and delivering workforce inductions and ongoing briefings.
• Offer expert advice and instruction to management, employees, and subcontractors on all EHS matters.
• Assist in preparing documentation for EHS-related accreditations and audits.
• Coordinate internal and external inspections/audits and ensure timely resolution of any findings.
• Lead or support investigations into incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Produce accurate, high-quality reports for internal use and client requirements.
• Identify EHS training needs and deliver relevant training to staff and subcontractors.
• Champion a safe, healthy, and injury-free workplace as part of the company’s overall mission.
• Promote a professional, competent, and knowledge-sharing culture across all project teams.
• Act as a point of contact with regulatory authorities and client representatives on EHS matters.

The Candidate:

• Relevant qualification in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working on large-scale construction or commercial projects.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-focused, self-driven, and proactive in approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full, clean driving licence preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Career Development:

A highly structured career progression framework is in place, supported by a continuous professional development (CPD) and mentoring programme, which has been fundamental to ongoing success. For EHS Advisors, the typical career path for high-performing individuals includes progression to Senior EHS Advisor, followed by EHS Lead, and ultimately EHS Manager.

What's on Offer?

• £50k-£60k Salary
• Monthly Travel Expensed
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-09-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English