H&S Advisor

Job Description:

Freelance Health & Safety Advisor / H&S Consultant – Multi-Site Tray Programme (UK Wide)

Location: UK Wide (first site Rochester)
Rate: £300 per day + travel uplift (outside IR35, DOE)
Start Date: February 2026
Duration: Feb – early June 2026 (rolling programme)

The Role

DARA People are recruiting an experienced Freelance Health & Safety Advisor to support a fast-moving, multi-site installation and refit programme across live operational environments throughout the UK. The programme involves repeatable fit-out and equipment changeover works delivered in two-week blocks per location with the same delivery team.

This role suits a Health & Safety professional who enjoys nationwide travel, consistent programme involvement and overseeing end-to-end site activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health & Safety across site operations and subcontractors

• Carry out audits, inspections, risk assessments, RAMS reviews and toolbox talks

• Ensure safe delivery of works in live operational environments

• Promote a proactive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours

• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers and client stakeholders

• Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and internal procedures

• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions

• Support inductions and maintain consistent standards across locations

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in construction-based Health & Safety

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher)

• Strong CDM knowledge

• Experience on multi-contractor or live operational sites

• Willing to travel UK-wide in short deployment blocks

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Full UK driving licence preferred

What’s on Offer

• £300 per day outside IR35 (DOE)

• Travel and fuel uplift for national coverage

• Consistent work from February to June 2026

• Repeatable scope with the same delivery team

• Opportunity to support a high-volume multi-site programme

• Potential for follow-on work after June

How to Apply

If you’re a Freelance Health & Safety Advisor with strong CDM experience and open to a UK-wide travelling role from February to June 2026, apply today.