Construction & Estates Health and Safety Advisor(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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December 29, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Make Safety Matter – Every Day

The University of Reading is looking for a Construction & Estates Health and Safety Advisor who is passionate about making a real difference. This role is ideal for someone who builds trust quickly, communicates with confidence, and believes that positive safety culture is created through collaboration—not enforcement alone.

You will join a multi-disciplinary Health & Safety team, working closely with colleagues across the University’s estates, facilities, and construction activities to ensure that health and safety standards are embedded into everyday practice.

The Role at a Glance

In this role, you will:

  • Provide practical health and safety advice across construction, estates, and facilities activities
  • Support compliance with UK health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations and Control of Asbestos Regulations
  • Work proactively with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to promote safe systems of work
  • Review and support risk assessments, method statements, and contractor compliance
  • Contribute to incident investigations, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Promote a positive, enabling safety culture that balances legal compliance with operational realities
  • Undertake occasional out-of-hours site visits or emergency response, as required

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who brings both technical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills. You will ideally have:

  • A clear commitment to promoting a positive health and safety culture
  • A NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or be actively working towards it (we’re open to discussion if this is your only gap)

Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, particularly:

  • Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
  • Control of Asbestos Regulations
  • Experience in estates, facilities management, or construction environments
  • Confidence working with contractors and outsourced service providers
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with risk assessment techniques, audits, and incident investigations
  • A full UK driving licence

Right to Work and Visa Information

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker visa route, applicants who may require sponsorship are encouraged to check eligibility independently. Visa options will only be discussed with candidates invited to interview.

Skilled Worker eligibility requirements:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/eligibility

Equality, Inclusion and Flexible Working

The University of Reading is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment. We actively support:

  • The Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality
  • The Race Equality Charter
  • LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality
  • Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) status

Applications for job-share, part-time, secondment, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Internal applicants interested in applying on a secondment basis should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

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