Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Mobile role covering locations in the East Midlands area 

Salary: £35,000 per annum + Car Allowance

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 am to 16:30 pm (40 hours per week)

Contract Type: Perm, Full Time

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

About the role

What you'll do:

• Champion a strong BTFL culture that embeds EHS and Wellbeing principles, driving engagement through the culture group and balanced scorecard.
•  Provide expert EHS and risk support to the account team, client, supply chain, and volunteers—advising on all safety and wellbeing matters.
•  Lead incident management: ensure timely reporting, investigation, corrective actions, and learning from EHS events.
•  Stay ahead of legislative changes, updating policies and processes to maintain compliance with EMCOR UK's Legal Register.
•  Escalate unmanaged risks, contribute to the risk register, and flag gaps in existing safety policies.
•  Guide line management on environmental aspects, sustainability goals, and the Aspect & Impacts register.
•  Support audits—internal, external, and client-led—ensuring corrective actions are closed out on time.
•  Build trusted relationships across teams to deliver collaborative, accountable EHS performance.
•  Drive effective communication through meetings, briefings, reports, and publications.
•  Promote occupational health initiatives and work with HR to support employees with health conditions and adjustments.
•  Manage submissions for RoSPA, British Safety Council, and environmental awards.
•  Review and improve HSWE policies, risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work.
•  Deliver EHS training to maintain competence across all stakeholders.
•  Support assurance activities (Level 1–3) aligned with the SQR framework.
•  Collaborate with SQR and HSW Business Partners to uphold EMCOR UK's EHS standards.
•  Attend CoP and peer groups to shape health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental initiatives.
•  Oversee statutory interactions, ensuring full compliance with HSE and other regulatory bodies.
•  Support ISO standards (9001, 45001, through audit readiness and site-based compliance
•  Advise on project safety, CDM, and EHS for minor and capital works.

 
Who you'll be:
 

NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent. IEMA or similar in environmental awareness.Evidence of continuing professional development (member of IOSH).A minimum of 3 years' experience in a health and safety related role. Previous experience of working in a regulated environment.Auditor trained or auditing experience. Experience of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and 45003 standards Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safety and risk management.An understanding of CDM2015 and BS 5975 Temporary Works Standard.Working knowledge of quality management systems, procedural technical and HSE compliance.Understanding of EHS legislation.Good IT skills.

EMCOR UK benefits

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression. 
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

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