Job Description:

Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering

Location: Saxmundham, East Suffolk, for approximately two years, followed by UK-wide projects
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Package: Car allowance or company vehicle, travel and subsistence allowances, pension and professional development

An established civil engineering contractor is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join its team on a major project in Saxmundham, East Suffolk.

You will provide practical HSE advice, support site teams and help maintain strong safety standards throughout project delivery. Following approximately two years on the initial project, you will support projects across the UK.

Working closely with the contracts and senior HSE teams, this role offers long-term career opportunities with support towards further qualifications and professional development.

Key responsibilities

• 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 within your competence and delegated authority.
• Deliver site inductions and support toolbox talks, behavioural safety initiatives and safety briefings.
• Provide practical technical advice to help site teams plan, manage and monitor work safely.
• Review upcoming activities, identify risks and communicate appropriate control measures.
• Support incident response, notification and investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Promote compliance with HSE procedures through coaching, mentoring and workforce engagement.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, monitor trends and follow up improvement actions.
• Maintain accurate site records and prepare regular HSE progress reports.
• Attend client and project meetings, providing clear updates on HSE matters.

About you

• Experience in construction health and safety, ideally including two to three years with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate as a minimum, with a commitment to further qualifications.
• Technical or Certified membership of IOSH, with a commitment to progressing towards Chartered status.
• Good understanding of CDM responsibilities and practical construction risk management.
• Ability to support thorough incident investigations and identify underlying root causes.
• Confident communicating with site operatives, management, subcontractors, clients and regulatory bodies.
• Strong report-writing, organisational and Microsoft Office skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable and flexible, with a collaborative approach to site safety.
• 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 while attending site.
• Car allowance or company vehicle, subject to eligibility.
• Ongoing training and professional 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.