WELCOME TO LINAKER
For 30 years Linaker has specialised in the creation and maintenance of tailor-made business environments. Having shaped workspaces for a wide range of businesses across the country, Linaker’s heritage lies in our ability to design and regulate unique spaces that truly work.
Linaker was founded upon three core values: trust, reliability and care. We are not just a service provider, rather an essential part of our clients’ architecture and, ultimately, an extension of your business, a part of one team.
The last couple of years has seen Linaker grow exponentially. With big plans for 2026 we’re now looking for an exceptional Health and Safety Advisor to join our team!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will support our operational teams by ensuring the effective implementation of our health, safety, and wellbeing strategies across a regional remit. You will drive proactive safety measures, ensure legal and ISO compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and support continuous improvement across multiple contracts and sites.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Support the implementation and monitoring of company H&S policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and relevant standards, including ISO 45001
Carry out site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments (RA), reporting findings and tracking corrective actions.
Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective implementation of corrective/preventative actions.
Maintain, manage, and advise on Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIPs) and related accreditations.
Drive proactive safety initiatives including near-miss reporting, behavioural safety conversations, and toolbox talks.
Lead or support delivery of H&S awareness training to site teams, operatives, and management.
Promote a positive health and safety culture through regular engagement, coaching, and mentoring across operational teams.
Provide H&S support and guidance during the mobilisation of new contracts and sites.
Advise regional and site teams on compliance and best practice, helping them embed safe systems of work.
Monitor and analyse HSE performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Engage with client H&S representatives to ensure alignment and compliance with specific site requirements.
Provide guidance on welfare, mental health, and wellbeing
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (minimum).
Proven experience in a H&S advisory role within M&E / building services / FM or construction environments.
Strong knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and standards including CDM 2015, ISO 45001
Experience in conducting audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations.
Experience managing SSIPs (CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline etc.).
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally/nationally.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong influencing and coaching capabilities
Attention to detail and strong report-writing skills
Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple sites
Full UK Driving License (essential)
Desirable:
TechIOSH or working towards GradIOSH status.
Trainer qualifications (e.g., PTLLS, Train the Trainer) or experience delivering in-house safety training.
THE PACKAGE
A competitive starting salary with annual pay reviews.
25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.
Plenty of opportunity for progression.
Company Vehicle
Flexibility for hybrid working.
Health care, life insurance and medical insurance available after a qualifying period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Linaker Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
INTERESTED
This is a compelling opportunity to take ownership of supporting the ongoing development, optimisation, and system related projects in a growing business where your input drives real change and career progression is built into our journey.
If you think you’re a match, apply now.
M&E specialist Linaker celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2018, having been established by Chairman Bill Harrison in 1993. Linaker prides itself on being a privately-owned business that provides national reach to its diverse range of clients – from world-famous to boutique businesses. With a new office opening in Leeds, complementing their existing network in Birmingham, Bristol Livingston and London, Linaker offers a truly national service with unparalleled local knowledge and know-how.
At the heart of Linaker lies its people, with Claire Curran at the helm as Managing Director. With its highly trained engineers, experienced Contract Managers and in-house 24/7 Help Desk, Linaker is committed to giving its clients greater control to tailor and engineer their unique, perfect environment. Linaker has recently launched its National Helpdesk Forum to streamline communications between its clients and engineers.
With Harrison’s 35 years of experience combined with Curran’s unrivalled passion for the industry, this leadership duo is approaching Linaker’s next 25 years with renewed focus and energy. Adding to the dynamic skillset of the Board, Management and wider team, Curran’s immediate focus has been on restructuring and reinforcing Linaker’s committed and loyal workforce.
With a roster of long-standing clients of up to 24 years, Linaker will continue to operate as an independent, privately-owned business rooted in its family values of trust, reliability and care.
