Projects Health and Safety Advisor

Irwin and Colton - HSE Recruitment
Watford
3 days ago
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Projects Health and Safety Advisor - R&D

Hertfordshire

Rate: ~ £400 per day (Outside IR35)

Initial 6 Month Contract (likely ongoing)


A leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company is looking to secure aProjectsHealth and Safety Advisorto support a significant programme of R&D-related infrastructure and equipment upgrades. This role will play a vital part in ensuring safety and compliance across a range of laboratory-based projects - from new equipment installations to full lab refurbishments.


The successful candidate will act as the EHS point of contact for R&D-led project activity, providing guidance throughout the design and planning phases and ensuring safety, practicality, and sustainability are at the heart of each initiative.


The role will involve:


  • Acting as the main EHS contact for multiple R&D-led projects across the site
  • Reviewing user requirements, design documents, and change control elements for technical projects
  • Ensuring EHS considerations are fully embedded before the construction phase - with a strong focus on laboratory environments
  • Coordinating with internal subject matter experts to input into complex safety topics (e.g. gases, LEV systems, hazardous materials)
  • Providing hands-on support across a diverse range of lab-based changes - from equipment upgrades to building refurbishments


The successful Projects Health and Safety Advisor will have:


  • Strong lab safety experience within pharma, biopharma, or R&D environments
  • A solid background in health and safety across technical or scientific workplaces
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach to safety in fast-paced, high-tech settings
  • NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent (NEBOSH Diploma / NCRQ / NVQ 5 ideal)
  • Grad or Chartered Membership of IOSH (or working towards)


This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge site undergoing significant investment and transformation. If the role is of interest, please contactTom Hewaton01923 432 637.


Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.


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