Health and Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor – Bristol / South West

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum

Package:
Lodge allowance, vehicle or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Sector:
Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure

Overview

SEDR Recruitment is partnering with a national civil engineering and earthworks contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor for a major infrastructure programme in the South West.

This business is one of the most forward-thinking names in UK heavy civils — known for investment in new plant, genuine internal progression, and a safety culture driven by collaboration, not compliance.

The appointed advisor will take a hands-on role supporting operational delivery on a large-scale bulk earthworks and remediation contract, working closely with site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.

Why Join This Business

Modern, well-resourced projects:
The company operates one of the most advanced plant fleets in the UK, delivering earthworks and infrastructure projects up to £100M in value.

Progression built in:
Many of their senior SHEQ staff have grown internally into management roles — they invest in people who want to build a long-term career.

Collaborative, respected culture:
Their teams are known for being approachable, professional, and solutions-focused, where safety and performance go hand in hand.

UK-wide opportunity:
With live works across infrastructure, remediation, and environmental improvement schemes, the role offers future progression across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Provide proactive, site-based HSE advice and coaching to operational teams and subcontractors

Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours to promote best practice

Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training to all levels of staff

Lead and support investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts

Review, update, and maintain project-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)

Monitor performance and prepare accurate monthly SHEQ performance reports

Drive behavioural safety and continuous improvement through engagement and visibility

Liaise confidently with client SHE representatives and contribute to review meetings

Requirements

Essential

Previous experience in a Health & Safety or SHEQ role within civil engineering, earthworks, or major construction

NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)

In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and on-site compliance requirements

Practical, approachable, and capable of influencing at site level

Desirable

Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management systems

Experience delivering safety initiatives across multiple projects

Package & Benefits

£55,000 – £65,000 per annum

Lodge allowance for travel and site work

Vehicle or car allowance

Private healthcare and annual performance bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Genuine scope for promotion into regional or senior SHEQ roles

How to Apply

To apply , please send your CV or contact Daniel Lewis at SEDR Recruitment for a confidential discussion