Job Description
About the Role
Caval Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering contractor to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected business with a strong safety culture, working across active civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Reporting to the H&S Manager, you will provide practical, hands-on health and safety support across site operations, helping to embed a proactive safety culture and ensure full legislative compliance at all times.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours across active civil engineering projects
* Support the development, review, and implementation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
* Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and implementing corrective actions
* Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and H&S briefings to site operatives and management
* Monitor compliance with company H&S policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
* Liaise with site managers, project teams, and subcontractors to drive H&S performance
* Assist in the preparation and maintenance of Construction Phase Plans and F10 notifications
* Keep up to date with changes in health and safety legislation and best practice
* Support the H&S Manager with reporting, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Act as a positive ambassador for health and safety across all sites
* What We're Looking For
o Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure
o NEBOSH Construction Certificate – essential
o Tech IOSH membership (or working towards Grad IOSH / CMIOSH) – desirable
o Strong understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations
o Experience conducting site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
o Ability to produce and review RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, and HSE documentation
o Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels — from operative to director
o Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to challenge unsafe behaviours constructively
o Full UK driving licence – essential (travel between sites required)