Health and Safety Advisor – Water Industry – £55,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance – East & South East London
Are you a Health and Safety Advisor looking for more visibility, ownership and influence across major infrastructure projects?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor operating across the Thames Water framework. You’ll work on high-profile water and wastewater projects across East London, South East London and the Kent border – with real variety, long-term career prospects, and the chance to make a tangible impact.
This role would suit a Health and Safety Advisor from water, rail, construction or Tier 1 infrastructure backgrounds – especially those who enjoy being on-site, engaging with teams, and driving standards from the ground up.
What you’ll be doing:
Acting as a Health and Safety Advisor across multiple sites within the Thames Water patch, covering East and South East London
Supporting project teams through regular site visits, inspections, and proactive SHEQ advice
Organising and delivering SHEQ assurance audits and supporting the close-out of actions
Leading or assisting with accident and incident investigations, reporting findings clearly
Analysing SHEQ performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
Engaging with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to drive collaborative SHEQ standards
Contributing to the ongoing development and maintenance of externally certified SHEQ management systems
Promoting behavioural safety and a positive culture throughout all project phases
Highlighting opportunities for sustainable practices and improved environmental outcomes What makes this role stand out:
Be a visible and influential Health and Safety Advisor – not stuck behind a desk
Work on meaningful water infrastructure projects that affect millions of people daily
Join a business that understands the value of proactive safety leadership and collaboration
Gain exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder environments and externally certified SHEQ systems
Career development opportunities within a people-first organisation What’s in it for you:
£55,000 salary + £4,800 car allowance
Permanent, full-time role (Monday–Friday, 45 hours per week)
Projects across East and South East London, with flexible travel across other London-based sites
Supportive SHEQ leadership team and strong organisational backing
Long-term opportunity within a thriving and secure industry
Ideal for those from water, construction, rail or Tier 1 infrastructure sectors looking for progression This is the perfect next step for a motivated and adaptable Health and Safety Advisor who wants more than box-ticking – someone who wants to build relationships, solve real problems and shape best practice across critical UK infrastructure.
If that sounds like you, apply today