Health And Safety Advisor

Bryan & Armstrong; Bicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to drive a proactive safety culture across large-scale civil engineering projects in the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire area. The role requires strong operational safety experience, proficiency in safety management protocols, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits include £50-£60k, car allowance, 26 days holiday, pension, and private medical cover.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension (7.5% employer contribution)

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle required.
• Strong knowledge of site safety within a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all SH&W activity for designated delivery area.
• Build trusted relationships with construction and supply chain teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify trends.
• Manage audit findings and monitor actions.

Skills

Strong operational safety experience

Excellent communication and engagement skills

Ability to influence behaviours

Knowledge of site safety

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

Tech IOSH (or higher)

Job description

Senior / Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire
Salary: £50-£60k + £5,000 Car Allowance + 26 Days Holiday + Pension (7.5% employer contribution) + Private Medical.
Employment: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a major UK infrastructure delivery partner working on one of the largest civil engineering projects currently underway in Europe. This organisation brings together industry‑leading expertise to deliver large-scale highways, earthworks and structures across a multi-year programme of works.

Due to continued progress across the project, they are seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join the established site‑based safety team in the Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire area.

The Role

As Senior H&S Advisor, you'll play a vital role in driving a proactive Safety, Health & Wellbeing culture across a large delivery area. You'll work closely with operational teams and supply chain partners, providing support, assurance and guidance to ensure the safe delivery of complex civil engineering works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all SH&W activity for your designated delivery area
• Building trusted relationships with construction and supply chain teams
• Supporting and promoting corporate and local safety initiatives
• Undertaking regular site inspections and identifying trends or anomalies
• Managing audit/inspection findings and monitoring close‑out actions
• Supporting investigations and helping drive local improvements
• Ensuring compliance with internal safety management systems
• Carrying out internal audits and surveillance activity
• Promoting wellbeing and behavioural safety programmes
• Participating in the on‑call rota when required
• Contributing to the wider SH&W function across the project

About You

We're looking for a confident communicator with strong operational safety experience gained on major construction or civil engineering projects.

Essential:

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)
• Tech IOSH (or higher)
• Strong knowledge of site safety within a construction environment
• Ability to influence behaviours and encourage good practice
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced setting
• Full UK driving licence + own vehicle
• Valid CSCS card

The Project

The organisation is delivering a significant section of a nationally important infrastructure scheme spanning multiple counties. Works include large-scale earthworks, structures, viaducts, bridges, road diversions and environmentally sensitive construction.

This is an opportunity to join a diverse, collaborative and forward‑thinking team contributing to a once‑in‑a‑generation engineering project.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension (7.5% employer contribution)
• Private medical coverLong‑term career development on a major UK infrastructure programme

How to Apply

If you're a proactive H&S professional who enjoys working on major projects and wants to make a real impact, please apply today.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems