Health & Safety Advisor

I'm representing a growing contractor in Civil Engineering. They specialise in Civils projects up to and around the £50million mark. Typical projects include, roads, sewers, drainage, infrastucture, bridges, structures and car parks. With business expansion, they are strengthening the Health & Safety team, to ensure the highest standards of compliance and safety across operations. I'm seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support teams in maintaining a strong safety culture across the business. This role will focus heavily on 'on-site visibility,' conducting audits and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting continuation of ISO accreditations (45001, 9001, and 14001) and other industry standards. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct site audits and inspections across South Western operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. • Provide on-site support and guidance to site teams, promoting a strong safety culture. • Assist in the development, review, and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures. • Support the ISO 45001, 9001, and 14001 accreditations and help maintain compliance with other relevant industry standards. • Support investigations incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending improvements. • Deliver toolbox talks, training, and briefings to employees and contractors. • Ensure compliance with relevant HSE regulations, risk assessments, and method statements. • Assist in preparing safety reports and statistics for senior management. • Keep up to date with legislative changes and best practices in health and safety. Key requirements: • Formal health and safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent). • Experience conducting site audits and inspections in a construction, utilities, or engineering environment. • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices. • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently across the UK. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with staff at all levels. • Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for improving workplace safety. Desirable: • Experience working with ISO 45001, 9001, and 14001 accreditation requirements. • Membership of a professional body (e.g., IOSH). What's on offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Company vehicle or mileage allowance for travel. • Career progression opportunities in a growing company. • Ongoing training and professional development. • A positive and supportive team environment

Location: BS1, Bristol, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025