Health & Safety Advisor in Birmingham - Howells Recruitment

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor - Social Housing
Covering Central & Eastern England (Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, East Anglia & the West Midlands)
£47,500 - £50,000 per annum + £4,500 car allowance
Construction / Social Housing Experience Essential

We're partnering with a leading national contractor to recruit a driven SHE Advisor to join their expanding team. You'll support refurbishment and construction projects across social housing properties, covering a broad patch across Central and Eastern England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, East Anglia and the West Midlands.

As a SHE Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in promoting a positive safety culture, challenging the status quo, and continuously improving SHE performance. You'll act as a trusted expert to operational teams, empowering them to take ownership of health, safety and environmental best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site inspections and supporting project-specific H&S requirements

• Leading the behavioural safety programme and championing SHE innovation

• Supporting incident investigations and driving reporting excellence

• Ensuring compliance with legislation, risk management, and company policies

• Providing day-to-day support on SHE matters across sites

• Staying up to date with legislation, industry guidance and best practice

We're seeking a passionate, proactive safety professional with:

• 2+ years' experience in a construction H&S role

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)

• Solid understanding of H&S legislation and industry standards

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A methodical, practical and collaborative approach

• Experience in social housing (highly desirable)

• IT proficiency (training provided on in-house systems)

• Full UK driving licence

This is a fast-paced, supportive environment where you're trusted to make decisions and encouraged to grow. The role offers a good blend of home working and meaningful site engagement. While the territory is broad, travel expectations are realistic and well-planned.

• Competitive salary

• £4,500 car allowance

• 26 days' holiday + bank holidays

• One paid volunteering day per year

Please apply online now!