Health & Safety Advisor in Chester

We Recruit Group is excited to be supporting a regional house builder in the appointment of a Health & Safety Advisor to join their growing team across the North West and North Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments. Our client is currently delivering 700 new build homes in 2026 with expectations to build 1,000 in the next few years, they are continuing to grow across the region and are looking for a practical, engaging and site-focused Health & Safety professional who can support their construction teams in maintaining high standards across their live developments.

The role would suit someone who enjoys being out on site, building relationships with site teams, contractors and subcontractors, and providing sensible, proportionate advice that supports safe delivery without creating unnecessary barriers.

The Role

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with site teams, construction managers and senior leadership to promote a positive health and safety culture across a portfolio of residential developments. You will carry out regular site inspections, identify areas for improvement, support the implementation of corrective actions and provide guidance to ensure sites remain compliant with company procedures, legislation and best practice. This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to engage with people at all levels, from site managers and trades through to senior management, helping to ensure health and safety is understood, embedded and consistently applied across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular health and safety inspections across live new build housing construction sites.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to site teams, contractors and subcontractors.
• Support site managers in maintaining safe systems of work and high standards of compliance.
• Review site documentation, including RAMS, construction phase plans, permits and inspection records.
• Identify hazards, trends and areas for improvement, producing clear reports and action plans.
• Assist with accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Support the delivery of toolbox talks, briefings and safety campaigns.
• Promote a proactive and positive health and safety culture across all developments.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders where required.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, guidance and industry best practice.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working within construction, housebuilding or a closely related environment. You will be confident visiting sites, speaking with site teams and providing advice in a clear, practical and constructive manner. You do not need to be the finished article, but you will need to be organised, credible on site and genuinely passionate about improving health and safety standards.

Ideal Experience

• Experience in a Health & Safety Advisor, Site Safety Advisor or similar role.
• Background within residential construction, housebuilding or general construction.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and construction site safety.
• Confident carrying out site inspections and producing clear reports.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence site teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a respected housebuilder with a strong regional presence and a busy pipeline of residential developments. You will be joining a business that values quality, teamwork and long-term relationships, with the chance to play an important role in supporting safe delivery across its sites. For someone who enjoys being visible on site, working closely with construction teams and making a genuine impact, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career within a growing housebuilder.

In return they are offering:

• Salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance or Company Car.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Professional membership fees covered
• Excellent CPD, training, and career development support
• Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Regular team events and company socials

If this sounds like the right next step for you, I would love to have a confidential chat. Even if this particular role isn't quite right, but you're open to exploring new opportunities in the market, feel free to get in touch, we work with employers across the property and construction sector daily, and your ideal role may already be on the table.