Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

- Bridgwater, Somerset
-£65,000 - £70,000 + Package

- Leading Main Contractor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading main contractor on a major construction project in Bridgwater, Somerset
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This is a site-based role supporting the delivery of a high-profile project, working closely with operational teams to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance are maintained throughout the construction lifecycle.

Reporting into the Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Providing proactive health & safety support to site management teams.
• Conducting site inspections, audits, and safety tours.
• Ensuring compliance with current HSE legislation and company procedures.
• Supporting investigations into incidents, near misses, and accidents.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement activities.
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors and site teams to drive a positive safety culture.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor position within construction, civil engineering, or major project environments
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• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum.
• Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and engage personnel at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence.

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH/GradIOSH).
• Experience working for a main contractor on large-scale construction projects.

£65,000 - £75,000 basic salary
Attractive benefits package
Opportunity to work on a flagship construction project
Long-term career development with a leading main contractor
Supportive and collaborative working environment