Construction Health & Safety Advisor

Construction Health & Safety Advisor (Freelance)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Health & Safety Advisor to join a growing business on a freelance basis delivering a high-profile construction project in Wakefield, with travel to sites in Peterborough, Ipswich, and Norwich. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable professional who is passionate about driving health and safety standards, ensuring compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide health and safety support across construction sites and project operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Carry out and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Advise site management teams on current health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings to site personnel and contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and SHEQ documentation.
• Promote a positive and proactive health and safety culture across all projects.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain high safety standards.

Requirements:

• A NEBOSH qualification is essential (Construction Certificate, National General Certificate, or Diploma).
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, site audits, and incident investigations.
• Significant UK-based construction experience with strong knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and site practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and contractors.
• Experience working directly for major UK Tier 1 or Principal Contractors is highly advantageous.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) is preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.