Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering

Location: North East base with regular UK-wide travel

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Benefits: Mileage, expenses, pension, bonus potential, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

A well-established specialist civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a varied portfolio of live projects across the UK.

The company delivers technically challenging civil engineering, marine and heavy infrastructure schemes, including reinforced concrete structures, piling, cofferdams, harbours, quays, jetties and coastal works.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, you will provide practical advice, guidance and support to operational teams across multiple sites. This is a predominantly site-based position suited to someone who is confident working independently, managing their own workload and engaging effectively with project teams at all levels.

Current and forthcoming projects are located across the North East, North West, London, Kent, Norfolk and other areas throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical health and safety advice and guidance to operational and project teams
• Support the development and implementation of safe systems of work
• Review and assist with risk assessments, method statements and RAMS
• Undertake health and safety inspections and audits across multiple live sites
• Identify hazards, areas of non-compliance and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, findings and corrective actions
• Support project teams in complying with company procedures and relevant legislation
• Assist with health, safety and environmental KPIs and monthly reporting
• Support incident investigations and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• Coach and engage with employees, supervisors, managers and subcontractors
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across site and office-based teams
• Contribute to environmental and quality-related processes where required

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within civil engineering, heavy civils, marine construction or a comparable construction environment
• A minimum NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 health and safety qualification
• A strong working knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation
• Experience reviewing RAMS and providing practical advice to operational site teams
• The confidence to work independently across multiple live projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to challenge unsafe practices constructively
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
• A full UK driving licence
• A willingness to travel nationally and stay away from home regularly

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• TechIOSH status or progress towards IOSH membership
• Experience using digital inspection or auditing systems such as SafetyCulture or iAuditor
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 9001
• Experience monitoring subcontractor or third-party performance
• Exposure to environmental management
• Experience supporting incident investigations
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Travel and Working Pattern

This is not a purely office-based role. The successful candidate should expect regular travel throughout the UK, typically involving approximately three nights away from home per week, depending on project requirements.

The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, generally 8:00am to 5:00pm, with some flexibility around start times. Time will be divided between project sites, the North East office and occasional home-based administration and reporting.

Salary and Benefits

The package includes:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Seven days reserved for the Christmas shutdown
• Company pension contribution
• Business mileage paid at 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, reducing thereafter in accordance with company policy
• Business expenses paid while travelling
• Lunch expenses of up to £30 per day while travelling for work
• Discretionary bonus linked to company performance, typically paid twice per year
• Opportunities to work on varied civil engineering projects across the UK
• Potential international project exposure
• Permanent employment with an established and respected civil engineering contractor#

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