Construction Site HSE Advisor - Oxford/Reading

Referment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is working with a leading specialist contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor supporting major construction projects across the Oxford and Reading area.

This is a fully site-based role for an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys being visible on projects, working closely with operational teams and helping to maintain high standards across complex construction environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within a construction environment.
• Experience in civil engineering, reinforced concrete, infrastructure or structural construction is valuable.
• A recognised health and safety qualification, ideally NEBOSH Construction or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction industry requirements.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe practices and influence teams at all levels.
• Practical, site-focused approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work on site five days per week in the Oxford and Reading area.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day health and safety guidance to site and project teams.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support the development and implementation of project-specific health and safety plans.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe practices, identifying corrective actions.
• Deliver briefings and support workforce engagement on health and safety matters.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and promote high safety standards across the project.
• Produce clear reports and contribute to safety performance improvements.

Skills

Health & safety

Site inspections

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Construction or equivalent

Job description

Referment is working with a leading specialist contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor supporting major construction projects across the Oxford and Reading area.

This is a fully site-based role for an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys being visible on projects, working closely with operational teams and helping to maintain high standards across complex construction environments.