Health & Safety Advisor

Position: Health & Safety Advisor (Permanent, Contract)
My client, a leading civil engineering contractor is currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their team at Sizewell

C. This is a hands-on role for someone who genuinely cares about keeping people safe and wants to play a key part in delivering projects the right way. It would suit someone from a civil engineering or construction background who is comfortable working on busy sites and supporting teams at every level.

What’s on offer:

A role that makes a difference – you’ll be directly involved in helping deliver safe, incident-free projects.

Career development – work alongside an experienced team and continue to build your knowledge and skills.

Team-focused environment – collaborate closely with site teams, clients and subcontractors.

Ongoing learning – keep up to date with legislation, best practice and contribute to training and improvements across the business.

The role:

Act as a key member of the project delivery team, supporting health and safety across site activities.

Review and advise on risk assessments, method statements and site health & safety plans.

Chair monthly HSEQ forward planning meetings.

Carry out site inspections and audits.

Attend and represent the business at client and subcontractor safety meetings.

Investigate incidents and accidents, prepare reports and follow up on corrective actions.

Communicate safety updates and initiatives to the workforce.

Work closely with the HSQE Director, contributing to project reports and procedure reviews.

Develop and deliver health and safety training.

Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and client requirements.

Experience & knowledge:

Strong background in civil engineering or construction, with experience in areas such as groundworks, drainage, structures and lifting operations.

Good working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.

Understanding of CDM 2015 duties and responsibilities.

Skills:

Confident communicator with good IT skills.

Able to positively influence site teams and promote a strong safety culture.

Proactive and practical approach to health and safety management.

Comfortable delivering training and supporting staff development.

Able to work cooperatively with clients, subcontractors and site teams.

Qualifications:

NEBOSH (General and/or Construction) or equivalent.

IOSH membership.

CSCS card.

Full UK driving licence (required for site visits)