Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / HSE
About the Role
We’re recruiting a site‑based Health & Safety Advisor to join a major UK civil engineering project in Hampshire. You’ll work alongside an experienced H&S Manager and wider site team, providing hands‑on support, coaching, monitoring and guidance to ensure safe, compliant and efficient site operations.
This is a long‑term opportunity offering progression, professional development and exposure to large‑scale infrastructure works. You’ll report to the Project Contracts Director, Contracts Manager and Senior HSE Manager, becoming a key part of the project’s HSE function.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide day‑to‑day H&S support, coaching and mentoring to site teams
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Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks
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Support incident management, investigations and reporting
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Advise on RAMS, safe systems of work, risk assessments and contractor management
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Deliver briefings, toolbox talks and safety inductions
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Champion ISO 45001 compliance and continuous improvement
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Liaise with clients, regulators, H&S specialists and internal stakeholders
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Contribute to company‑wide HSE initiatives and behavioural safety programmes
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Assist with documentation, reporting, bid support and accreditation processes
What We’re Looking For
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Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate (NEBOSH Diploma desirable)
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Tech IOSH / Cert IOSH (or working towards chartered status)
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Experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor preferred
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Strong communication skills — written, verbal and presentation
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Confident engaging with workforce, contractors, clients and regulators
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Self‑motivated, organised, reliable and proactive
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Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office)
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Full UK driving licence
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Willingness to travel and stay away when required
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary
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Company pension scheme
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Ongoing training, development and professional support
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Company vehicle or car allowance (role dependent)
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Long‑term career progression within a growing civil engineering business
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year