Our client is a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, highways, utilities, earthworks, structures, and build projects across the South West and surrounding regions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join their team based in Swindon.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive health and safety professional who is passionate about driving a positive safety culture and ensuring the highest standards of compliance across multiple construction projects.
The Role
Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, the Senior Health & Safety Advisor will provide expert support, guidance, and leadership to project teams across a range of construction and civil engineering projects. You will play a key role in promoting best practice, ensuring compliance with current legislation, and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide health and safety advice and support to operational teams across multiple construction sites.
- Undertake regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Support project teams in the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Produce detailed audit and inspection reports with clear recommendations.
- Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks, and briefings.
- Assist with the development and implementation of health and safety initiatives and campaigns.
- Support and guide site management teams in achieving project safety objectives.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance.
- Maintain health and safety records and ensure accurate reporting of KPIs.
- Promote behavioural safety and wellbeing initiatives throughout the business.
- Contribute to ISO 45001 management system compliance and continuous improvement.
- Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders on health and safety matters.
Requirements
Essential
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or NEBOSH General Certificate.
- Membership of IOSH (Graduate, Technical, or Chartered status preferred).
- Significant experience within the construction and/or civil engineering sector.
- Strong working knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
- Experience working on infrastructure, highways, utilities, rail, or major civil engineering projects.
- Knowledge of environmental and quality management systems.
- Experience supporting ISO 45001 accredited businesses.