Health and Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor – Bristol / South West

Salary : £55,000 – £65,000 per annum

Package : Lodge allowance, vehicle or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Sector : Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure

SEDR Recruitment is partnering with a national civil engineering and earthworks contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor for a major infrastructure programme in the South West.

This business is one of the most forward-thinking names in UK heavy civils — known for investment in new plant, genuine internal progression, and a safety culture driven by collaboration, not compliance.

The appointed advisor will take a hands‑on role supporting operational delivery on a large-scale bulk earthworks and remediation contract, working closely with site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.

Modern, well-resourced projects :
The company operates one of the most advanced plant fleets in the UK, delivering earthworks and infrastructure projects up to £100M in value.

Progression built in :
Many of their senior SHEQ staff have grown internally into management roles — they invest in people who want to build a long-term career.

Collaborative, respected culture :
Their teams are known for being approachable, professional, and solutions-focused, where safety and performance go hand in hand.

UK-wide opportunity : With live works across infrastructure, remediation, and environmental improvement schemes, the role offers future progression across a range of sectors.

• Provide proactive, site-based HSE advice and coaching to operational teams and subcontractors
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours to promote best practice
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training to all levels of staff
• Lead and support investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts
• Review, update, and maintain project-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Monitor performance and prepare accurate monthly SHEQ performance reports
• Drive behavioural safety and continuous improvement through engagement and visibility
• Liaise confidently with client SHE representatives and contribute to review meetings

• Essential
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety or SHEQ role within civil engineering, earthworks, or major construction
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and on-site compliance requirements
• Practical, approachable, and capable of influencing at site level
• Desirable
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management systems
• Experience delivering safety initiatives across multiple projects

• £55,000 – £65,000 per annum
• Lodge allowance for travel and site work
• Vehicle or car allowance
• Private healthcare and annual performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Genuine scope for promotion into regional or senior SHEQ roles

To apply, please send your CV or contact Daniel Lewis at SEDR Recruitment for a confidential discussion