Health & Safety Advisor - Civil Engineering
Location: M3 Corridor / South of England – Multi-Site Role
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Package: Company car or £5,500 car allowance, pension, healthcare and additional benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join an established specialist civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the South of England.
The successful candidate will support a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects, including highways, bridges, water infrastructure and structural engineering works.
This is a predominantly site-based, multi-project role requiring an individual who can independently manage their diary, conduct site inspections and work closely with operational teams to maintain high standards of health and safety.
The position would particularly suit someone with a strong background in heavy civil engineering who understands the practical challenges of delivering construction projects and takes a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to health and safety.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide proactive health and safety support across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
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Conduct regular site inspections, identifying hazards, assessing compliance and recommending corrective actions.
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Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and operational teams to promote safe working practices.
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Identify health and safety challenges and develop practical, workable solutions in collaboration with construction teams.
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Support the implementation and continuous improvement of company health and safety policies and procedures.
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Review site safety documentation, including risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
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Monitor compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and company standards.
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Provide practical advice and guidance to operational teams on health, safety and risk management.
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Maintain accurate records of site inspections, observations and follow-up actions.
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Independently manage site visits and workload across a geographically dispersed portfolio of projects.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
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Proven experience in a Health & Safety Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, HSE Advisor or similar role within heavy civil engineering or infrastructure construction.
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Experience working on civil engineering projects such as highways, bridges, water infrastructure, utilities or major infrastructure schemes.
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NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum, with NEBOSH Construction preferred.
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Strong understanding of construction health and safety legislation and site safety practices.
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Experience conducting site inspections and providing health and safety support across live construction sites.
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Ability to independently manage multiple sites and organise an effective inspection schedule.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with operational teams.
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A practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach to health and safety.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the M3 corridor and wider South of England.
Desirable
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Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
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Previous experience working in an operational construction role, such as Site Manager, Site Supervisor or General Foreman, before transitioning into health and safety.
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Background working for a specialist civil engineering subcontractor.
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Experience supporting a diverse portfolio of heavy civil engineering projects.
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Previous experience working on water treatment, highways, bridges or major infrastructure schemes.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary of £65,000–£70,000, depending on experience.
Company car or £5,500 annual car allowance.
Company pension scheme.
Healthcare benefits.
Potential performance-related bonus.
Flexible diary management across multiple project locations.
Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging civil engineering projects.
Potential for further career progression as the health and safety function develops.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a practical, approachable and experienced Health & Safety Advisor who can build positive relationships with site teams and promote a strong safety culture.
The ideal individual will have a solid understanding of heavy civil engineering operations and be comfortable engaging directly with Site Managers, Engineers and construction teams.
Rather than simply identifying non-compliance, they will be confident recommending practical solutions, influencing safe working practices and supporting the successful delivery of projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional seeking a varied, autonomous role within a well-established civil engineering business
