Freelance Health & Safety Advisor - Gloucester

Contract Duration: April 28th - August 2025
Day Rate: £300 per day
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to join a major relaunch project within a fast-paced, high-profile logistics and distribution environment in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. This project involves complex construction and refurbishment elements and demands a proactive, highly competent H&S professional to oversee health and safety compliance throughout its lifecycle.

This is a client-side role, where you'll be expected to take full ownership of Health & Safety management across a multi-disciplinary contractor team, ensuring CDM regulations are adhered to and all project activities are aligned with statutory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the Health & Safety strategy on site, acting as the principal advisor to all stakeholders.

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Ensure full compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and UK CDM regulations.

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Carry out regular site audits, risk assessments, and inspections, providing practical, solution-focused feedback.

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Liaise with construction teams, project managers, and senior leadership to maintain a safe working environment.

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Provide on-site training, toolbox talks, and guidance on best practices.

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Investigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are effectively implemented.

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Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure documentation is complete and up-to-date.

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Prepare H&S reports and contribute to project review meetings.

Requirements

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Minimum 5 years of experience in a construction-focused Health & Safety role, preferably on large-scale refurbishment or fit-out projects.

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Must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher).

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Demonstrable experience with CDM Regulations (ideally with client-side advisory exposure).

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Strong understanding of both UK and Irish H&S legislation.

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Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours.

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Ability to manage multiple contractors and maintain a consistent safety culture.

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Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

What's on Offer

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Competitive daily rate of £300 per day, depending on experience and tax status.

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Opportunity to be involved in a significant, high-profile project with excellent team culture.

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Full autonomy and responsibility in a critical client-facing role.

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On-site parking and facilities provided