Health & Safety Advisor (London)
Company: McAllister
Role summary
Health & Safety Advisor (London) is a role at McAllister in London, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-09-08. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Health & Safety Advisor (London)
- Company
- McAllister
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-08
McAllister is looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor in London to join their team. This salaried, full-time role offers a great opportunity to make a real impact on workplace safety within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about creating safer work environments, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Job description
The H&S Advisor will be primarily site-based, working closely with site teams, contractors and management to ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained. Attendance at the office will be required as requested to support operational requirements, meetings, audits, trainings coordination and HSQE initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Site Health & Safety Support
Conduct regular site audits to monitor compliance with company procedures and legislative requirements.
Provide practical health and safety guidance and support to site management and operational teams
Assist in the development and implementation of safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
Promote safe working practices and intervene where unsafe acts or conditions are identified
Support operational teams in maintaining high standards of housekeeping and site safety
Safety Critical Equipment Management
Coordinate inspections, servicing, certification, calibration and replacements schedules where required
Update equipment registers and maintain accurate tracking of equipment status and locations
Support distribution and delivery of equipment to operational sites when necessary
Monitor compliance relating to safety critical equipment and ensure records remain current and accessible
Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordination
Carry out planned (new start/contractual) and reactive drug and alcohol testing programs
Incident Management
Assist with the reporting, investigation and documentation of accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences
Support root cause analysis investigations and implementation of corrective and preventative actions
Maintain accurate incident records and contribute to trend analysis and reporting
Promote lessons learned and safety awareness following incidents or safety alerts
Training & Safety Engagement
Deliver site safety inductions and toolbox talks where required
Support co-ordination of mandatory health and safety training for employees and contractors
Promote employee engagement in safety initiatives and behavioural safety programmes
Assis in the development of safety campaigns and awareness initiatives across operational sites
Facilitate feedback from operational staff
Contractor & Operational Support
Monitor contractor compliance with company and site-specific safety requirements
Support permit-to-work systems and high risk activity controls where applicable
Emergency Preparedness & Welfare
Support emergency preparedness arrangements including fire safety, first aid and evacuation procedures on site
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate inspection, audit and compliance records
Contribute to preparation of HSQE reports, statistics and KPI data
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in health and safety performance
Support implementation of company safety initiatives and improvement plans
Qualifications
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) preferred
Full UK driving licence required
Additional HSQE qualifications or training advantageous
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels
Strong organisational and administrative abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple site priorities
Good report writing and documentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong observational and problem-solving skills
Ability to positively influence safety behaviours and promote a proactive safety culture
Work Environment
Primarily site-based role across operational locations
Attendance at company offices will be required as requested to support operational requirements
Regular interaction with operational teams, contractors and external stakeholders
Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.
We are a fair chance employer.