Health And Safety Advisor

HSE Advisor

Location: Greater Leeds (with UK site travel)

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Company Car + Travel Expenses

About the Client:

We’re working with a leading M&E specialist that has built a solid reputation across various sectors, including commercial, industrial, retail, and leisure. They offer end-to-end project management, from concept and design to installation and ongoing maintenance. They’re all about safety, compliance, and delivering high-quality results. Now, they’re looking to bring on their first full-time HSE Advisor to take their safety standards to the next level.

Why This is a Great Opportunity:

• Make an Impact: As their first full-time HSE Advisor, you’ll have the chance to shape and set the tone for health and safety across the business.
• Diverse Projects: You’ll work on a wide range of projects across commercial, industrial, retail, and leisure sectors.
• Great Benefits: Company car, travel expenses covered (mileage, accommodation, site costs), and a credit card for any site-related expenses.
• Direct Access to Leadership: You’ll be reporting directly to the Directors, giving you the chance to make real changes and improvements at the top level.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As the HSE Advisor, your role will involve:

• Developing and implementing health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and address them.
• Delivering HSE training and toolbox talks to staff and subcontractors.
• Investigating incidents and near misses, producing reports, and making recommendations to improve safety standards.
• Working closely with the Directors, clients, and external consultants to ensure everything is compliant and running smoothly.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest HSE regulations and best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

To be a good fit for this role, you’ll need:

• A NEBOSH Construction or NEBOSH General Certificate (a must).
• 3-4 years of health and safety experience, ideally in the construction industry and M+E
• Strong communication and leadership skills – you’ll need to influence and engage with people at all levels.
• Knowledge of ISO auditing processes is a plus.
• Willingness to travel across the UK to various sites (around 60% travel).

Location & Travel:

• You’ll be based in the Greater Leeds area, West Yorkshire, but expect regular travel to sites across the UK.

Why Apply?

This is a great chance to make a real impact in a growing business and help shape the future of health and safety across the company. If you’ve got the right experience, a proactive attitude, and a passion for safety, we\’d love to hear from you!