Health and Safety Advisor

About the role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a global engineering and automation business delivering major warehouse automation and intralogistics projects across the Midlands and North of England. The role supports large‑scale construction, mechanical installation and automation projects, working closely with project managers, contractors and installation teams.

Key responsibilities

• Construct and support Construction Phase Plans (CPPs).
• Carry out site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Support risk assessments, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near‑misses.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Attend project and construction meetings.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to project teams and contractors.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation and reporting.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• NEBOSH General and NEBOSH Construction certificates.
• CSCS Card or equivalent construction safety qualification.
• Experience in engineering, construction, automation, logistics or industrial installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience carrying out site audits and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the Midlands and North of England.
• Experience of temporary works, lifting operations, machine safety or automated material handling systems is advantageous.

Required skills

• NEBOSH General certification
• NEBOSH Construction certification
• CSCS Card
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations

What we offer

• Salary of approximately £55,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Annual bonus scheme worth about one month’s salary.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑value automation projects.
• Genuine autonomy and influence over safety standards.
• Ongoing training and career development.