The Role:
Health & Safety Assistant
As a Health & Safety Assistant, you will support the H&S Manager and site teams, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across all projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Site Safety Inspections – Conduct regular site visits, monitoring compliance with health & safety regulations.
2. Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) – Assist in preparing and reviewing RAMS, ensuring site teams adhere to best practices.
3. Incident Reporting & Investigation – Support the reporting, investigation, and resolution of accidents and near misses.
4. Toolbox Talks & Training – Deliver health & safety briefings, inductions, and toolbox talks to site personnel.
5. Compliance & Auditing – Ensure HSE legislation and company policies are being followed across all projects.
6. Support & Advice – Provide guidance to site managers and operatives, helping to maintain a safe working environment.
What We’re Looking For:
7. SMSTS & CSCS Card – Essential for this role.
8. NEBOSH Qualification – Preferred but not essential (willing to support the right candidate with training).
9. Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction, groundworks, or civil engineering.
10. Full UK Driving Licence – Required, as you will be travelling between sites.
11. Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage site teams and promote safety best practices.
What’s On Offer?
12. Company Van & Fuel Card – Travel between sites with ease.
13. Competitive Salary & Benefits Package – Including pension, bonuses, and more.
14. Career Progression – Develop within a growing, safety-conscious company.
15. Exciting Projects – Work on key groundworks and infrastructure schemes across the region.
How to Apply
If you’re a Health & Safety Assistant looking for a new challenge in groundworks & infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you!
Send your CV to Jo Lambert at
Or call 01752 421888 for a confidential discussion.
This role is handled by Sphere Solutions, a specialist in construction recruitment.