Health & Safety Advisor
South East (Henfield Office + South East Regional Sites)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Vehicle / Allowance
A respected and long-established Civil Engineering contractor, delivering complex infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, coastal, and flood protection, is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support the business across multiple sites in the South East of England. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000, plus excellent benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced HSW professional to join a growing and dynamic business committed to health, safety, and employee wellbeing.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Health and Safety professional looking to develop their career within a progressive, supportive team, contributing directly to the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure schemes.
Health & Safety Advisor – Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)
* Company vehicle or car allowance
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme
* Bonus
* Private Healthcare
* Long-term career development within a growing contractor
* Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects across the South East
Health & Safety Advisor – Job Overview
* Provide day-to-day H&S support across multiple live construction sites
* Work within and support the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS)
* Undertake site inspections and audits, identifying and closing out non-conformances
* Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting
* Assist in driving continuous improvement in HSEQ performance across the business
* Monitor legislative updates and ensure ongoing compliance
* Track actions and ensure effective close-out across projects
* Support the introduction of new processes, systems, and best practices
Health & Safety Advisor – Job Requirements
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar H&S advisory role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
* NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) essential
* Experience working within construction / civil engineering environments
* Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and management systems (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001)
* Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
* Ideally experience working on or near water (inland or tidal environments)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East
* Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HSEQ professional to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering long-term progression and the chance to play a key role in improving safety performance across the business.