Health And Safety Advisor

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor – Social Housing

Covering Central & Eastern England (Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, East Anglia & the West Midlands)

£47,500 – £50,000 per annum + £4,500 car allowance

Construction / Social Housing Experience Essential

We’re partnering with a leading national contractor to recruit a driven SHE Advisor to join their expanding team. You’ll support refurbishment and construction projects across social housing properties, covering a broad patch across Central and Eastern England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, East Anglia and the West Midlands.

The Role

As a SHE Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in promoting a positive safety culture, challenging the status quo, and continuously improving SHE performance. You’ll act as a trusted expert to operational teams, empowering them to take ownership of health, safety and environmental best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site inspections and supporting project-specific H&S requirements
• Leading the behavioural safety programme and championing SHE innovation
• Supporting incident investigations and driving reporting excellence
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, risk management, and company policies
• Providing day-to-day support on SHE matters across sites
• Staying up to date with legislation, industry guidance and best practice

About You

We’re seeking a passionate, proactive safety professional with:

• 2+ years’ experience in a construction H&S role
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of H&S legislation and industry standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A methodical, practical and collaborative approach
• Experience in social housing (highly desirable)
• IT proficiency (training provided on in-house systems)
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

This is a fast-paced, supportive environment where you’re trusted to make decisions and encouraged to grow. The role offers a good blend of home working and meaningful site engagement. While the territory is broad, travel expectations are realistic and well-planned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• £4,500 car allowance
• 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• One paid volunteering day per year

Please apply online now!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

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