Sheq Advisor
Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering
South Wales
Permanent | Full-Time
Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major projects across South Wales.
Working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure schemes, including highways, rail, public realm and civil engineering projects, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout project delivery. You will work closely with site management teams, engineers, subcontractors and clients, promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety professional looking to develop their career within a well-established contractor delivering high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide professional health and safety advice and support to operational teams across multiple projects.
* Promote a positive safety culture and encourage behavioural safety throughout the business.
* Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, CDM Regulations and UK health and safety legislation.
* Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
* Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and health and safety training where required.
* Monitor subcontractor compliance and support site teams in maintaining the highest safety standards.
* Produce health and safety reports, audit findings and KPI information for senior management.
* Support the maintenance of ISO 45001 management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and the supply chain to drive best practice across all projects.
* Keep up to date with changes in legislation and industry guidance, ensuring these are communicated effectively across the business.
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or rail.
* Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
* Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.
* Strong organisational and report-writing skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Willingness to travel across projects throughout South Wales.
Desirable
* Experience working on highways, rail, infrastructure or major civil engineering projects.
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
* Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH, GradIOSH or CMIOSH).
* Internal Auditor qualification.
* First Aid at Work.
* Experience working within ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited management systems.
If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch