Health & Safety Advisor
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At ACT, safety isn’t just a requirement: it’s one of our core values and a cornerstone of how we deliver
exceptional high-end construction projects.
As our Health & Safety Advisor, you will be at the forefront of embedding this value across every site,
ensuring we protect our people, partners, and clients at all times. You will work closely with project teams,
subcontractors, and stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of compliance, champion best practices,
and foster a culture where safety is second nature. Through regular site inspections, practical guidance, and
proactive risk management, you’ll help us deliver outstanding projects without compromise to health, safety,
or wellbeing.
Job Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction sector, preferably in high-end residential or specialist projects.
- Strong knowledge of current SHE legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting site inspections, audits, and investigations.
- Experience in producing risk assessments, method statements, and safety plans (including CPP, COSHH).
- Ability to manage RIDDOR reporting and compile detailed investigation reports.
- Track record of implementing and monitoring safety improvement plans.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Ability to influence and promote a strong safety culture across teams and stakeholders.
- Skilled in delivering training sessions and toolbox talks.
- Competent in using Microsoft Office and other relevant safety management systems.
- Proactive, positive, and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
- High level of integrity and professional responsibility.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
- Approachable and supportive in guiding colleagues on SHE matters.
- Commitment to ACT’s core value of safety as a non-negotiable priority.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Health, Safety & Environmental (SHE) Management
- Deliver ACT’s H&S management system for continuous improvement, ensuring delivery of SHE
- procedures and ACT’s safety deliverables.
- Support the H&S Manager in the delivery, management, and review of set objectives and targets within
- their area of responsibility.
- Ensure all projects are in full compliance with SHE legislation by carrying out regular inspections.
- Ensure subcontractors and other contractors have clearly defined SHE procedures.
- Ensure that CPP and other plans, COSHH assessments, and risk assessments are produced for projects
- as applicable, and support operational teams in their full implementation.
- Monitor policy, procedures, and systems, providing health and safety advice to projects, and promptly
- responding to concerns.
- Attend SHE training courses as required.
- Carry out and record SHE inspections of sites, liaising with managers, foremen, and the H&S Manager
- to resolve any issues.
- Ensure a regular inspection programme is in place, as deemed necessary, to maintain safety
- standards.
- Monitor and provide adequate SHE training for all employees and operatives to ensure awareness of
- safety requirements.
- Analyse all SHE inspection reports to identify common failures within the company and develop
- action plans for improvement.
- Monitor and provide SHE-related information to management to maintain safe working practices to
Incident & Accident Management
- Advise the Directors, Operations Director, and H&S Manager immediately of major injuries,
- dangerous occurrences, fatalities, or incidents likely to attract the attention of the HSE or other public bodies.
- Investigate and produce detailed reports on RIDDOR-reportable accidents, ensuring documentation is completed and submitted to the H&S Manager.
- Provide recommendations to prevent recurrence of incidents.
- Carry out monthly accident analysis for the company and produce an action plan to address issues
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Report directly to the H&S Manager on the delivery of standards and procedures.
- Support the H&S Manager in setting SHE targets.
- Assist the H&S Manager in preparing accurate, timely monthly board reports, capturing all SHE information.
- Participate in H&S committees and joint consultations affecting the workforce.
- Provide operational, technical, and procedural guidance where required.
- Provide assistance to the Bid team when required.
- Liaise with the Commercial department to ensure all supply chain members employ competent, trained staff.
- Communicate effectively at all levels within the company and externally.
- Demonstrate a strong team player mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude, decisiveness, enthusiasm, reliability, and commitment.
23 Days Holidays (three to be taken during the Christmas shutdown period).
Birthday Leave - One day additional leave to be taken to celebrate your birthday.
Length of Service Leave - You will receive one day holiday on top of your entitlement for every year that you have worked, up to five additional days.
Vitality Healthcare - Private healthcare including, physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, chiropody/podiatry, acupuncture, and homoeopathy.
Wellhub Membership - Free access to gyms, wellness centres and health apps.
Strong Culture - Regular events, team building activities and celebrations.
NEST Pension Scheme - ACT contribution of 3% (full salary)
Professional Development - Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotions.
Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support including 24/7 advice, counselling services, and resources for mental health and wellbeing.
Cycle to Work - Tax-efficient way to save on a new bike and accessories, with monthly payments taken directly from your salary.
Perkbox - offers employee discounts, wellbeing support, and recognition perks.
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