Job Description
Lead Health & Safety Advisor
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 + travel + package
Location: West London
The Opportunity
We’re working with a joint venture delivering on one of London’s most significant, multi-year infrastructure programmes.
They are now seeking an experienced Lead Health & Safety Advisor to take ownership of health and safety across multiple work packages, acting as a key driver of culture, standards, and continuous improvement on site.
The Role
As Lead Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll sit at the heart of project delivery, partnering closely with engineering and construction teams to embed best-practice health and safety throughout the lifecycle of the works.
You’ll be responsible for shaping and implementing the H&S strategy on site and being a visible presence across the programme.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the implementation of health & safety policies and procedures across site operations
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Provide expert H&S advice to project teams and senior stakeholders
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Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
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Lead incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are effectively embedded
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Coach and support delivery teams and contractors on best practice
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Act as the primary H&S point of contact for the project
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Deliver and coordinate H&S training and briefings
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Monitor, report, and drive improvements in overall H&S performance
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Contribute to the ongoing development of Integrated Management Systems
About You
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Strong experience in a senior or lead H&S role on major construction or infrastructure projects
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Sound working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and industry standards
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NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and professional membership (IOSH or similar)
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Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
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Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach
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Passionate about driving high safety standards in complex environments
What’s on Offer
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£55,000–£60,000 basic salary
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Travel allowance and full benefits package
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Long-term, high-profile project
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Strong support from an established delivery and leadership team
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Opportunity to make a genuine impact on a flagship UK infrastructure scheme