Employer: R&A Consultants Ltd
Location: Sevenoaks
Salary: 50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date: 1 Apr 2025
Sector: Construction
Role: Health and Safety Advisor
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Construction Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Mobile role covering Southern England, including London (East to West)
Reporting Office: Sevenoaks, Kent
Salary: Up to GBP55,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) advisor to join a well–established facilities maintenance provider. This role is key to supporting the creation of a strong EHS culture across a broad portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving best practices in health, safety, and wellbeing across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and promote a proactive EHS culture aligned with company goals and objectives.
* Provide expert guidance and support on all aspects of EHS to management teams, staff, and supply chain partners.
* Manage and report all EHS incidents, ensuring timely investigations, corrective actions, and shared learning outcomes.
* Oversee and ensure compliance with EHS legislation, standards, and internal policies.
* Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, supporting operational teams with pre–audit preparation and corrective action implementation.
* Advise on legal compliance in areas such as electrical distribution, pressure systems, confined spaces, gas safety, water quality, and F–Gas compliance.
* Support the implementation of sustainability goals, including waste reduction and energy efficiency initiatives.
* Deliver EHS training to ensure competence levels are maintained across teams.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
* Provide support for project safety, including compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
Key Requirements
* Qualifications: NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent, IEMA (or similar) in environmental awareness. Membership of IOSH is desirable.
* Experience: At least three years in an EHS role, with experience in regulated environments. Familiarity with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 45003) and auditing processes is essential.
* Skills: Strong understanding of EHS legislation, CDM2015, and BS 5975 standards. Excellent communication, leadership, and networking skills with the ability to work independently and inspire teams.
* Attributes: Methodical, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. A supportive and empathetic team player with a collaborative approach.
* Technical Knowledge: Good IT skills and understanding of quality management systems and risk management principles.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to GBP55,000 per annum
* Car allowance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension
* Private healthcare (after six months)
* Flexible benefits scheme
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