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Health & Safety Advisor (Data Centre Construction)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Package
Location: London Docklands
 
Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading construction company, for a site-based Health & Safety Advisor to oversee a £230 million project involving the design and construction of a new nine-storey data centre in London Docklands. This is a key role that will require strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a proactive approach to health and safety management. You will report to the Health and Safety Manager and Project/Contracts Manager, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and fostering a positive safety culture on-site.
 
About The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in managing health and safety activities, permitting, document management, and site audits. You will be responsible for implementing HSE strategies, fostering a positive safety culture, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
This project will be completed in a phased approach and includes:

Large diameter pile installation
Ground beam substructure and pile caps
Heavy structural steel frame (9 floors)
Composite cladding and outer rainscreen
Two precast concrete central core areas
MEP infrastructure and full fit-out of data halls on Level 1 & 2
Below-ground drainage and critical services infrastructure
External works, a Link Bridge to an existing campus north building, and a single-storey security gatehouse Key Responsibilities

Develop and monitor safe systems of work and best practices.
Conduct audits and inspections to ensure site compliance.
Influence health & safety culture on-site.
Support risk mitigation efforts.
Ensure statutory compliance with health and safety regulations. What You’ll Need

A third-level qualification in H&S or a related discipline.
Over 3 years of experience in large-scale commercial/construction projects.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
A conscientious, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
Preferably, a full clean driver’s licence. What You Get in Return

An employer focused on employee development and well-being.
A competitive salary of up to £55k.
23 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).
A personal development plan with opportunities for rapid career progression.
Life insurance and Bupa healthcare.
10% total pension contributions.
A significant car allowance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading construction firm, ensuring the safety and well-being of the workforce while contributing to the successful delivery of a major data centre project. If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new challenge, apply today!
 
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