HSEQ Advisor

Overview



Are you a Health & Safety Advisor looking for your next opportunity in the East Midlands?



Atkins Search are recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor in Nottingham to join an established, award-winning construction main contractor with a strong presence in the Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent position offering exposure across diverse, high-value projects and the autonomy to manage your own workload and diary, with nationwide travel required.



Client



Our client is a financially robust, well-respected construction main contractor with a strong presence across Nottingham and the East Midlands. Known for collaborative working practices, they maintain trusted relationships with subcontractors and clients to deliver high-quality schemes safely, on time, and within budget.



Their diverse project portfolio spans commercial, education, leisure, and healthcare sectors, combining traditional construction delivery with modern safety standards and sustainability frameworks. Following two years of consistent growth, they are expanding their Health & Safety function and are looking to appoint an experienced advisor to support projects nationally.



Role



As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture across multiple construction sites.



You will work closely with site, operational, and commercial teams, providing expert advice and ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies. This role offers the flexibility to manage your own diary and requires travel to projects across the UK.



Responsibilities



As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will:



Promote a proactive health & safety culture across all sites
Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
Ensure compliance with current HSE legislation and company standards
Provide guidance and support to site teams and subcontractors
Assist in the preparation and review of method statements and risk assessments (RAMS)
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, producing reports and recommendations
Deliver toolbox talks and training where required
Liaise with external bodies including HSE inspectors and auditors
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business


Person



To be successful in this Health & Safety Advisor role in Nottingham, you will have proven experience within the construction industry, although your background can come from a range of sectors (e.g. main contracting, subcontracting, civil engineering, or fit-out).



NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
Experience working within a construction environment
Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage your own diary
Willingness to travel nationally as part of the role
Proactive, organised, and solution-focused approach
Current or previous roles: H&S Advisor / HSE Advisor / Health & Safety Officer


Remuneration



This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading regional contractor with an impressive pipeline of projects and a strong presence across the East Midlands.



As a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll have the opportunity to influence company-wide safety performance and develop your career within a supportive environment.



Competitive salary
Company car or car allowance
Enhanced pension scheme
Annual bonus
Exposure to a variety of high-profile projects nationwide
Generous annual leave
Supportive and professional working environment
Clear career progression opportunities
Flexible, autonomous working structure


Apply Now: Health & Safety Advisor Job in Nottingham



Ready to take the next step in your Health & Safety career with a leading construction main contractor?



Apply today to join one of the region’s top contractors, supporting safe delivery across complex, high-value projects nationwide.



Should your application be successful, we will be in touch within 48 hours to provide full details about the role.



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