Job Description:

Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering

Location: South East initially, followed by travel across UK projects.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Package: Company vehicle or car allowance, travel and subsistence allowances, pension and professional development

An established civil engineering contractor is looking for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support a major project in the South East for approximately 12 months.

Following this initial project, you will move into a broader role, supporting site management teams and overseeing H&S Advisors across a portfolio of projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced advisor looking to combine practical site involvement with leadership and long-term career progression.

You will work closely with the Contracts Director, Contracts Manager and Senior HSE Manager to provide competent technical advice, strengthen safety standards and support project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project HSE activities, ensuring client, workforce and subcontractor requirements are met.
• Manage and mentor H&S Advisors, setting priorities, objectives and performance targets.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Project Management Plans, Construction Phase Plans and HSE performance measures.
• Develop, review and approve RAMS, task briefings and Permit to Dig arrangements.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, behavioural safety initiatives and HSE briefings.
• Advise site teams on technical HSE matters, identifying risks and practical control measures.
• Support incident response, reporting and investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Carry out inspections and audits, analyse trends and maintain accurate HSE records and reports.
• Promote compliance through coaching, workforce engagement and constructive challenge.
• Represent HSE at client meetings and provide clear updates on project performance.

About you

• Experience in a health and safety role within civil engineering, ideally including three to five years with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Experience managing people and building effective relationships with clients and project teams.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, with a commitment to further professional development.
• Certified membership of IOSH and working towards Chartered status.
• Strong understanding of CDM responsibilities and practical construction risk management.
• Ability to investigate incidents thoroughly and identify underlying root causes.
• Confident communication skills, including technical report writing, presentations and engagement at all workforce levels.
• Self-motivated, organised and adaptable, with good Microsoft Office skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally, including overnight stays.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary, with scope for progression as your experience grows.
• Company-contributing pension scheme, subject to eligibility.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Travel and subsistence allowances when working away from home.
• Company vehicle or car allowance, subject to eligibility.
• Ongoing training and development, with reimbursement of relevant training and professional membership fees.

Apply with your CV or contact Loerien at SEDR Recruitment for a confidential, informal conversation.