Assistant Health and Safety Advisor

Are you an aspiring Health and Safety professional looking for the opportunity to kickstart a lucrative career?

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive Assistant Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a robust health and safety framework across our London civil engineering operations.

This role will partner with operational and corporate stakeholders to ensure legal compliance, strengthen governance, and embed a positive safety culture. The successful candidate will provide pragmatic advice, lead risk management activity, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Support the implementation of the Health & Safety strategy and improvement plans.
• Conduct and review risk assessments across office and operational environments.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Carry out audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor KPIs and produce clear reports for senior leadership.
• Support contractor management, fire safety, and emergency preparedness arrangements.
• Deliver training, briefings, and awareness sessions to promote a strong safety culture.

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within a corporate or commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Confident conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• IOSH membership (or working towards) desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• A visible role with real influence across the organisation

If this role is the right role for you, please apply as instructed!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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