Health & Safety Advisor

Position: Health & Safety Advisor
Health & Safety Advisor

£40,000 – £50,000 + package
 UK – Regional / Site-Based (Civil Engineering & Highways)

A well-established and growing civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a strong and expanding workload across highways, infrastructure, and utilities projects.

This role is suited to a hands-on, site-focused H&S professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing behaviour on site, and being part of project delivery not just policing from a distance.

Why This Role?

Long-term, secure workload across repeat frameworks

Genuine support from operational and senior management

A business that values practical, common-sense safety

Autonomy to manage your own sites and diary

Clear opportunity to grow with the company as projects scale

The Role

You’ll be responsible for:

Providing H&S support across multiple live civil / highways projects

Conducting site inspections, audits, and safety tours

Reviewing and supporting RAMS and safe systems of work

Investigating incidents and near misses, implementing improvements

Promoting a strong safety-first culture across site teams

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and Engineers

Ensuring compliance with UK H&S legislation and company procedures

About You

Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within civil engineering or highways

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)

Comfortable operating on live construction sites

Confident communicator who can engage positively with site teams

Full UK driving licence

IOSH membership (or working towards) desirable

To apply or for a confidential discussion, please call Daryl Richardson on (phone number removed) or email

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