Posted 24 July, 2026
Health and Safety Advisor
Principal People Recruitment
CB1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Health and Safety Advisor - £60,000-£65,000 + Package – Residential Construction -East Anglia – ID: 11744 Looking for a Health and Safety role where you can genuinely influence culture rather than just carry out audits? We're working with a growing Residential Construction that has recently restructured its SHE function and is investing heavily in building a proactive safety culture. This is a newly created position supporting projects across the East Anglia region, giving you the opportunity to work closely with operational teams and senior leadership while helping shape standards across a growing business. With a strong pipeline of projects, ambitious growth plans and an experienced leadership team in place, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its journey. This is a visible, hands-on position where you'll spend your time on site, coaching teams, influencing behaviours and driving continuous improvement rather than simply policing compliance. What’s in it for you: Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 Bonus scheme Enhanced pension 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday buy scheme Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working with flexibility around site visits and regional offices The opportunity to join a growing business with clear long-term investment and ambitious expansion plans. What you will be doing: Build positive relationships with site management and operational teams Carry out site inspections, audits and performance reviews Coach and influence teams to improve SHE culture Support investigations into incidents and ensure lessons learned are implemented Assist with CDM meetings, pre-construction planning and risk management Monitor compliance with company standards and UK legislation Contribute to regional improvement plans and health and safety objectives Promote a proactive, collaborative approach to health and safety across the business What they are looking for: NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate (minimum) NEBOSH Diploma (Desirable) Residential Construction experience would be ideal, although wider construction backgrounds will also be considered Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Someone who enjoys being on site, building relationships and influencing positive behaviours Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously across multiple projects If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to make an impact, influence senior stakeholders and help shape the future of health and safety within a growing housebuilder, we'd like to hear from you. Apply Today
