Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £45,000
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

About the Role

We are working with a well-established organisation within the construction and operational sector to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their growing team in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident safety professional who is passionate about driving a positive health & safety culture across live construction, refurbishment, and operational environments.

Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in promoting best practice, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across all aspects of HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert health & safety guidance across construction, refurbishment, and operational activities
• Act as a visible safety leader, promoting a proactive H&S culture on site
• Strong focus on CDM Regulations 2015 compliance and best practice
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Deliver and coordinate inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing H&S training
• Support contractor management, including onboarding, audits, and performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 standards
• Review and approve RAMS, safe systems of work, and permits
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Maintain and improve Health & Safety Management Systems
• Monitor, analyse, and report on HSE performance and trends
• Liaise with external bodies, including the HSE, during inspections and audits

About You

• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety (essential)
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within construction, heavy industry, or processing environments
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001 (ISO 14001 desirable)
• Experience conducting incident investigations (Root Cause Analysis / ICAM)
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and H&S management systems
• Confident communicator with ability to influence at all levels
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
• Environmental qualifications (desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Salary £45,000 (DOE)
• Permanent, stable position
• Varied role across construction and operational environments
• Strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement
• Supportive senior H&S leadership team

Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.