Health & Safety Advisor | Ipswich Suffolk | £300 -£350 day | Contract | Mon–Fri 7:30–17:00

We’re recruiting for a hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to support a large-scale internal refurbishment within a live logistics environment. Working for a consultancy on a major client-side project, you’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance and driving safe delivery across a busy, multi-contractor site.

This is a fast-paced, high-profile project offering autonomy and visibility — ideal for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor confident working with everyone from operatives through to senior stakeholders.

The Role

As the on-site H&S lead, you’ll oversee day-to-day safety performance, embed best practice, and ensure works progress safely in line with CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

* Lead health & safety across a live, multi-contractor refurbishment project

* Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks; report and close out actions

* Review and produce RAMS, risk assessments and method statements

* Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings to drive positive behaviours

* Liaise with site teams and stakeholders to maintain standards and performance

* Investigate incidents and near misses; implement corrective actions

* Maintain accurate site records and manage compliance via digital systems

Requirements

* 7+ years’ experience in a construction/refurbishment H&S role

* NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)

* Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

* Experience on live sites / client-side environments (desirable)

* IT literate (MS Office, reporting tools, H&S systems)

* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels

* Comfortable in fast-paced, high-compliance, multi-contractor environments

Why Join

* £300 - £350 per day (DOE / tax status)

* Freelance engagement (Outside IR35 / CIS / Self-employed options)

* Key role on a high-profile refurbishment project

* Strong project support within an established consultancy