Health & Safety Advisor
10 days ago
Lincoln
About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to join a major relaunch project within a fast-paced, high-profile logistics and distribution environment in Lincoln. This project involves complex construction and refurbishment elements and demands a proactive, highly competent H&S professional to oversee health and safety compliance throughout its lifecycle. This is a client-side role, where you’ll be expected to take full ownership of Health & Safety management across a multi-disciplinary contractor team, ensuring CDM regulations are adhered to and all project activities are aligned with statutory and company standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead the Health & Safety strategy on site, acting as the principal advisor to all stakeholders., • Ensure full compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and UK CDM regulations., • Carry out regular site audits, risk assessments, and inspections, providing practical, solution-focused feedback., • Liaise with construction teams, project managers, and senior leadership to maintain a safe working environment., • Provide on-site training, toolbox talks, and guidance on best practices., • Investigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are effectively implemented., • Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure documentation is complete and up-to-date., • Prepare H&S reports and contribute to project review meetings. Requirements • Minimum 5 years of experience in a construction-focused Health & Safety role, preferably on large-scale refurbishment or fit-out projects., • Must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher)., • Demonstrable experience with CDM Regulations (ideally with client-side advisory exposure)., • Strong understanding of both UK and Irish H&S legislation., • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours., • Ability to manage multiple contractors and maintain a consistent safety culture., • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. What’s on Offer • Competitive daily rate of £300 per day, depending on experience and tax status., • Opportunity to be involved in a significant, high-profile project with excellent team culture., • Full autonomy and responsibility in a critical client-facing role., • On-site parking and facilities provided