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An established and growing utilities and civil engineering contractor has recently secured a major long-term infrastructure contract (8 years), creating an opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join the team. This role is suited to someone with practical, “boots on the ground” experience who is comfortable working closely with operational teams across live sites. The position will involve supporting operational managers, auditing site activities, and promoting strong health and safety standards across projects. Experience within utilities, civils or construction environments would be advantageous, though not essential. This role offers the chance to join a stable, expanding contractor delivering long-term infrastructure works, with strong opportunities for development within the wider SHEQ function.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety and operational standards
Support operational teams and managers with guidance on safe systems of work
Review and contribute to Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Lead or support incident investigations, near-miss reviews and corrective actions
Compile safety reports, briefings and client updates where required
Promote a proactive safety culture, challenging unsafe behaviours and conditions
Deliver safety communications, including toolbox talks, safety alerts and briefings
Support inductions, training compliance and competency tracking
Maintain accurate records in line with legislative and organisational requirements
Requirements:
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
Good working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence teams on-site
Full UK driving licence
Comfortable working in a site-based / operational environment (“muddy boots”)
Nice to have:
Experience within utilities, civil engineering or construction environments
Experience conducting audits and incident investigations
Ability to produce reports and analyse audit findings