Health and Safety Advisor - Construction; C5FF

Referment is partnering with a leading UK construction and engineering company to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor, a pivotal role ensuring the highest safety standards across a diverse portfolio of high‑profile, large‑scale construction projects throughout the South West of England.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established company delivering complex infrastructure and major construction works. As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with project teams across multiple active, large‑scale sites, ensuring best‑in‑class safety standards are embedded into every stage of project delivery. You will play a key role in shaping and maintaining a proactive safety culture while ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry best practices.

Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence.

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will provide expert guidance to operational teams across a range of live, major construction sites, helping ensure that health and safety standards are consistently maintained across all project activities.

• Conducting regular site inspections and audits on large‑scale projects to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing site‑specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and acting as a lead on CDM requirements where necessary
• Investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses, recommending effective corrective and preventative actions
• Delivering health and safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks to site teams and contractors
• Ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and internal company policies
• Advising project teams and management on best practice in health, safety, and environmental protection
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date health and safety documentation and reporting
• Promoting a positive and proactive safety culture across operational sites
• Monitoring contractor health and safety performance across multiple major projects

We are looking for a proactive Health & Safety professional with significant depth of experience who thrives in a fast‑paced, large‑scale construction environment and is confident working across multiple live, complex projects.

• Extensive experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or Manager specifically within the large‑scale construction or major infrastructure sectors
• A proven track record of working for major UK construction contractors on large‑scale project schemes
• Significant depth of experience in dedicated Health & Safety roles, demonstrating a long‑term commitment to the profession
• Verifiable experience working on UK‑based projects, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of national H&S requirements, regulatory standards, and site practices
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and its application within civil engineering and infrastructure environments
• Demonstrable experience with CDM 2015 regulations
• Relevant health and safety qualifications such as a NEBOSH Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma, or NVQ Level 6
• Experience on high‑profile, complex UK infrastructure projects (such as major power or civil engineering schemes) is highly valued
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with project teams, contractors, and senior management
• Experience using H&S management systems and reporting tools

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across the South West of England. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of safety while working on challenging and rewarding projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background in major UK construction projects looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading organisation, we would love to hear from you.