Safety, Health and Wellbeing Advisor

We are recruiting for a SHW Advisor to join us here at Octavius Infrastructure. We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. As part of this role, you will support our Regional Civil Engineering (RCE) business unit. Octavius’ RCE team delivers locally focused civil engineering projects that improve everyday infrastructure, working closely with local authorities and public‑sector clients.

The team undertakes highways and public realm schemes, bridge and structure works, drainage and flood alleviation projects, and urban infrastructure improvements, with a strong emphasis on community engagement, social value, and minimising disruption through regionally based delivery teams.

• Supporting the delivery of the SHW strategy across RCE projects.
• Advising, coaching and challenging operational teams to embed best practice.
• Monitoring SHW performance, analysing trends and driving continual improvement.
• Leading accident and incident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are embedded.
• Facilitating audits, inspections and assurance reviews (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, RISQS).
• Attending project and client meetings, representing Octavius on SHW matters.
• Contributing to SHW communications such as STOPThink! briefs, Octavius Alerts and safety stand‑downs.
• Providing proactive SHW input during pre‑delivery and planning stages.

This role may require occasional evening or weekend working to support operational needs.

• Operational delivery teams.
• The wider SHW function.
• People, Environment and Supply Chain teams.
• Clients and framework stakeholders.

• Company Car scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Pension and Life Assurance cover.
• 25 days Annual Leave (plus a day off for your birthday).
• Hybrid working where possible.
• Enhanced Paternity & Maternity pay.
• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.

• You are detail‑oriented, organised and confident operating in live construction environments. You’re approachable and collaborative, able to influence and challenge at all levels while remaining calm under pressure. You’re passionate about health, safety and wellbeing and committed to continual improvement.
• You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, analysing data, communicating clearly and supporting operational teams to do the right thing, every time.

• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum).
• Appropriate CSCS Card.
• Tech IOSH membership.
• Environmental Awareness and Investigation Training.
• GCSE Maths & English (Level 4+) or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working in civil engineering or construction (1+ year).
• Strong knowledge of SHW management systems and current best practice.
• Experience of incident investigation, audits and reporting.

• Auditor Training.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients.

If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.