Health & Safety Advisor

City of London-London, UK April 17, 2026 Full Time

Overview

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change. 

Lead the implementation of a professional, competent and knowledgesharing culture across all your sites ensuring that best in class health, safety and environment is planned, implemented and shared effectively. Be the person that Sisk project teams seeas a positive value adding service.

Responsibilities

Be the point of contact for the project for all H&S related activities
Build working relationships with supply team management in particular SC H&S managers
Attend Start Up meetings with Sisk site teams. Where requested attend other meetings with Client & supply chain (*)
Coach staff at all levels in Health and Safety expectations and standards
Implement the management system and coach and encourage others to use it appropriately
Foster innovative ideas for enhanced safety performance.
Deliver appropriate training
Understand bespoke client requirements
Liaise with enforcement authorities if they attend site on routine visits or to investigate following an incident
Carry out high quality safety inspections of Sisk workplaces at a frequency and with the intrusiveness as coached by the BU HSE Manager.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Assist the BU HSE Manager in the consistent roll out of company strategy and expectations within OHSMS
Manage external H&S related systems
Drive a culture of responsibility and accountability
Integrate as part of the project delivery team, consistently supporting through education and risk management whilst maintaining objectiveness
Ensure all inspections required by the OHSMS are completed in a timely manner, mentor and coach the standards where required
Manage, lead and investigate all events and post event management coordination
Be able to self manage and organise
Aspiration to perform at highest levels
Be flexible in working commitments (Nights / Weekends) where project requirements require
Contribute to H&S team consultations

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry
Minimum 3 years as a health and safety professional
Technical membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)
Identify and alert the HSE Manager to any period of inadequate safety cover
Assist tender and prequalification teams by advising on safety concerns and practical solutions where required
Attend project start up meetings and supply chain meetings when requested
Deliver appropriate health and safety training to site staff
Stay informed on legislative changes and industry best practice to ensure competent advice is provided
Recognise the limits of competence and seek further support where required.
Strong organisational and time management skills
Effective interpersonal and engagement skills
Understanding of performance management processes

Qualifications

NEBOSH diploma/NVQ 6 or NEBOSH Construction Certificate with Industry Experience
Demonstrate experience of similar projects
Good IT Skills (Office Suite)
Training Qualifications beneficial
Knowledge of significant lifting
Auditing experience beneficial
TWC/S beneficial
Building safety act awareness
Fire risk assessor training beneficial

Additional Information

Competitive salary
26 days annual
Pension and benefits
Unlimited learning and development opportunities
Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you

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