Health & Safety Advisor

South East (Henfield Office + Regional Sites)

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Vehicle / Allowance

A respected and long-established Civil Engineering contractor, delivering complex infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, coastal, and flood protection, is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support the business across multiple sites in the South East of England. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000, plus excellent benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced HSW professional to join a growing and dynamic business committed to health, safety, and employee wellbeing.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Health and Safety professional looking to develop their career within a progressive, supportive team, contributing directly to the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

Health & Safety Advisor – Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Long-term career development within a growing contractor
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects across the South East

Health & Safety Advisor – Job Overview

• Provide day-to-day H&S support across multiple live construction sites
• Work within and support the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Undertake site inspections and audits, identifying and closing out non-conformances
• Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting
• Assist in driving continuous improvement in HSEQ performance across the business
• Monitor legislative updates and ensure ongoing compliance
• Track actions and ensure effective close-out across projects
• Support the introduction of new processes, systems, and best practices

Health & Safety Advisor – Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar H&S advisory role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) essential
• Experience working within construction / civil engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and management systems (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001)
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Ideally experience working on or near water (inland or tidal environments)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HSEQ professional to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering long-term progression and the chance to play a key role in improving safety performance across the business.