Health And Safety Advisor

Job Description

HSE Advisor

Greater Leeds (with UK site travel)

£45,000 - £50,000 + Company Car + Travel Expenses

Permanent | Full-Time

A leading M&E specialist with a strong reputation in the industry is seeking its first full-time HSE Advisor. Operating across the commercial, industrial, retail, and leisure sectors, the company delivers end-to-end project management, from concept and design through to installation and ongoing maintenance. With a workforce of around 100 engineers nationwide, they are committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance across all operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and embed health and safety standards across multiple UK-wide sites, working closely with company leadership.

Why Apply?

• Key role – First full-time HSE hire, offering autonomy and impact
• Diverse projects – Commercial, industrial, retail, and leisure sectors
• Company car & travel expenses – Credit card provided for mileage, accommodation, and site-related costs
• Direct access to decision-makers – Report directly to the Directors

The Role

As the HSE Advisor, you will:

• Develop and implement health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Deliver HSE training and toolbox talks to staff and subcontractors
• Investigate incidents and near misses, providing reports and recommendations
• Work closely with Directors, clients, and external consultants on compliance and improvement initiatives
• Stay up to date with HSE regulations, ensuring best practices across all sites

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH Construction or NEBOSH General Certificate
• 3-4 years of health & safety experience in construction
• Hands-on approach, with practical site experience (background in a trade such as plumbing, electrical, or joinery beneficial)
• Strong communication and leadership skills – ability to influence at all levels
• Knowledge of ISO auditing processes is an advantage
• Ability to travel across UK sites (approximately 60% travel)

Location & Travel

• Office based in Greater Leeds Area, West Yorkshire
• Travel to various UK sites.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape health & safety practices within a successful and growing business. If you have the right mix of construction knowledge, HSE expertise, and a proactive attitude, we’d love to hear from you.