Referment is partnering with a leading UK construction and engineering company to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor, a pivotal role ensuring the highest safety standards across a diverse portfolio of high-profile construction projects throughout the South West of England.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established company delivering complex infrastructure and construction works across the capital. As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with project teams across multiple active sites, ensuring best‑class safety standards are embedded into every stage of project delivery.
You will play a key role in shaping and maintaining a proactive safety culture while ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry best practices.
Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence.
The Role
As Health & Safety Advisor, you will provide expert guidance to operational teams across a range of live construction sites, helping ensure that health and safety standards are consistently maintained across all project activities.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Conducting regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards
* Developing, implementing, and reviewing site‑specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
* Investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses, recommending effective corrective and preventative actions
* Delivering health and safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks to site teams and contractors
* Ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and internal company policies
* Advising project teams and management on best practice in health, safety, and environmental protection
* Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date health and safety documentation and reporting
* Promoting a positive and proactive safety culture across operational sites
* Supporting the development and continuous improvement of H&S management systems and procedures
* Monitoring contractor health and safety performance across multiple projects
About You
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Health & Safety professional who thrives in a fast‑paced construction environment and is confident working across multiple live projects.
To Be Considered For This Role You Should Have
* Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or Manager within the construction or heavy infrastructure sectors
* A stable employment history demonstrating longevity and commitment in previous roles
* Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction site practices
* Advanced health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NVQ Level 6, or CMIOSH status
* Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, site audits, and incident investigations
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Confidence working collaboratively with project teams, contractors, and senior management
* Experience using H&S management systems and reporting tools
* Experience working for major UK construction or infrastructure contractors would be highly advantageous
* Candidates with significant UK‑based construction experience will be particularly well‑suited to this role due to the need for familiarity with current legislation, regulatory requirements, and site practices
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across the South West of England. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of safety while working on challenging and rewarding projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading construction organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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