Health & Safety Advisor
South East (Henfield Office + South East Regional Sites)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Vehicle / Allowance
A respected and long-established Civil Engineering contractor, delivering complex infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, coastal, and flood protection, is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support the business across multiple sites in the South East of England. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000, plus excellent benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced HSW professional to join a growing and dynamic business committed to health, safety, and employee wellbeing.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Health and Safety professional looking to develop their career within a progressive, supportive team, contributing directly to the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure schemes.
Health & Safety Advisor – Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Long-term career development within a growing contractor
- Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects across the South East
Health & Safety Advisor – Job Overview
- Provide day-to-day H&S support across multiple live construction sites
- Work within and support the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Undertake site inspections and audits, identifying and closing out non-conformances
- Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting
- Assist in driving continuous improvement in HSEQ performance across the business
- Monitor legislative updates and ensure ongoing compliance
- Track actions and ensure effective close-out across projects
- Support the introduction of new processes, systems, and best practices
Health & Safety Advisor – Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar H&S advisory role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) essential
- Experience working within construction / civil engineering environments
- Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and management systems (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001)
- Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
- Ideally experience working on or near water (inland or tidal environments)
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East
- Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HSEQ professional to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering long-term progression and the chance to play a key role in improving safety performance across the business.