Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering
Location: Leiston, Suffolk
About the Company
A leading civil engineering and construction contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. The business is committed to the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance, working collaboratively with project teams, clients, and the supply chain to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support a major infrastructure project. Ensuring effective implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems. Working closely with delivery teams, the role focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, maintaining statutory compliance, and supporting the delivery of incident-free projects. A proactive approach, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence are required.
Responsibilities
* Be an integral part of the Project Delivery team, helping to deliver accident and incident free projects
* Advising contract and site staff on content of risk assessments, method statements, task-specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans, and safety issues generally
* Chair Project level monthly HSEQ Forward Planning meeting, conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections, ensure closure of non-conformances. Engage with staff and workforce while on projects
* Representing the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors. Attend Project Pre-Start Meetings and Sub-Contractor Pre-Start Meetings
* Accident Investigation and reports. Carry out with the Project Delivery Team and ensure improvement actions are identified and closed out. Produce relevant Safety Bulletins for company wide distribution
* Communication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforce
* Liaison with HSQE Director or Head of Health and Safety – producing monthly Project summaries, assisting in Group procedure reviews. Attend weekly HSEQ review meeting
* Assist with development and deliver in-house safety training programs/presentations
* Issue staff information as to changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, and internal safety procedures applicable to the Company
* Keep up to speed with client H&S Standards and Specifications and ensure that these are implemented at project level
* Devise strategies to meet targets and encourage best practices ensuring compliance with HSE legislation
* Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
* Comply with Company policies & procedures
Requirements
Qualifications & Technical Knowledge
* NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
* IOSH Membership
* Valid CSCS Card
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Strong knowledge of statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
* Good understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations and duty holder responsibilities
* Knowledge of client health, safety, and environmental standards
Experience
* Previous experience working on civil engineering or construction projects
* Experience across drainage, groundworks, structures, temporary works, reinforced concrete, earthworks, and lifting operations
* Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and accident investigations
Skills & Attributes
* IT literate
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proactive approach to improving safety culture and performance
* Ability to lead, influence, and manage HSE policies, procedures, and practices
* Confident in delivering training, briefings, and toolbox talks
* Collaborative team player able to work effectively with site teams, clients, and the supply chain
* Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset