Hse Advisor

Sophie Bell & Associates

Health & Safety Advisor – Major Civils Project (Hampshire)

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