Health & Safety Advisor – Construction
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
The Opportunity
Alpinefox Recruitment is working with a highly respected, established main contractor to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for its construction operations in Oxfordshire.
Our client delivers high-value construction projects across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and residential developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished construction Health & Safety professional who enjoys being actively involved on site, working closely with project teams and helping to maintain exceptional standards of health, safety and compliance.
You'll be joining an established organisation offering varied projects, a collaborative working environment and genuine opportunities for continued professional development.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you'll provide practical advice, guidance and support to project teams, helping to promote a proactive safety culture across construction operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures and industry best practice.
Working closely with site management teams and subcontractors to promote safe working practices and a positive safety culture.
Reviewing subcontractor documentation, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work.
Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
Supporting the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures and improvement initiatives.
Providing practical guidance and training to managers, employees and subcontractors.
Monitoring site compliance and proactively identifying opportunities to improve health and safety performance.
About You
We're looking for a capable, confident and proactive Health & Safety professional with a strong background in operational construction environments.
Essential requirements:
Proven experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor, SHE Advisor, SHEQ Advisor or similar within the construction industry.
Experience working for a main contractor, principal contractor or established construction subcontractor.
A recognised Health & Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH, NCRQ or a relevant degree.
A valid CSCS card.
Strong working knowledge of UK construction health and safety legislation.
Practical experience conducting site inspections, reviewing RAMS and investigating accidents or incidents.
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with site teams, subcontractors and senior management.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to improving site safety.
Particularly desirable:
Experience working on major commercial, industrial, healthcare, education or other complex construction projects.
Experience supporting multiple subcontractors and managing health and safety risks across busy construction sites.
A proven ability to influence site teams and improve safety standards through practical engagement.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Competitive benefits package
Opportunity to work on significant, high-value construction projects
Established and respected construction employer
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
Interested?
If you're an experienced construction Health & Safety Advisor looking for your next opportunity in Oxfordshire, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today or contact Steve at Alpinefox Recruitment for further information.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence
