Health and Safety Advisor

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Travel allowances

Training and professional membership费用

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd. seeks a Project Health & Safety Advisor to support a major civil engineering project in Havant, Hampshire. You will work with the Senior HSE Manager to implement HSE plans, RAMS and safe systems of work across sites while promoting a positive safety culture.

Travel to other UK project locations and overnight stays may be required as the project progresses, offering a strong development path within a leading infrastructure contractor.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within civil engineering or infrastructure construction.
• Experience preparing RAMS, risk assessments and HSE reports.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and safe working practices.
• Excellent communication with site teams, management and clients.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK, including overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence and IT competent.
• Experience with RAMS reviews and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of HSE management plans and Construction Phase Plans.
• Prepare, review and advise on RAMS, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and workforce engagement sessions.
• Provide practical HSE guidance to project managers and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks; identify improvements.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with HSE procedures, legislation and client standards.
• Identify project-specific risks and develop appropriate control measures.
• Maintain HSE records, reports and KPIs.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching and engagement.
• Liaise with clients and attend progress meetings for updates.

Skills

HSE experience

Tier 1/2 contractor exposure

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

IOSH membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Havant, Hampshire
Job Type: Full–time, Permanent

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and competent Project Health & Safety Advisor to support a major civil engineering project in Havant, Hampshire.

Reporting to the Senior HSE Manager, you will work closely with the project leadership and site management teams, providing practical health, safety and environmental guidance to ensure the safe delivery of works and compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional with civil engineering experience to join an established infrastructure contractor, gain exposure to a major project and develop their career through ongoing training and professional development.

The role will initially be based in Havant, with a willingness to travel to other project locations across the UK, including occasional overnight stays, as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of project HSE management plans and Construction Phase Plans.

• Prepare, review and advise on risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), task briefings and safe systems of work.

• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings and workforce engagement sessions.

• Provide practical HSE advice and guidance to project managers, site teams and subcontractors.

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks, identifying areas for improvement.

• Support incident reporting, investigations and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

• Monitor compliance with company HSE procedures, relevant legislation and client standards.

• Identify project–specific risks and support the development of appropriate control measures.

• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, performance data and key performance indicators.

• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and engagement with the workforce.

• Liaise with clients and attend project progress meetings, providing HSE updates and reports where required.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the project and wider business.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate as a minimum.

• Technical or Certified IOSH membership, with a commitment to working towards Chartered status.

• Ideally, 2 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within civil engineering or infrastructure construction.

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor would be advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, construction risks and safe working practices.

• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS, risk assessments, incident investigations and HSE reports.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with site teams, management and clients.

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites across the UK.

Training & Development

The successful candidate will receive ongoing support to develop their technical knowledge, practical site experience and professional qualifications.

This is an opportunity to build on existing HSE experience, work on a significant infrastructure project and progress towards more senior Health & Safety positions within the business.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Company pension scheme, subject to eligibility.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company vehicle or car allowance.

• Travel and subsistence allowances.

• Reimbursement of relevant training and professional membership fees.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Long–term career opportunities with scope for salary progression as experience develops.

• The opportunity to work on a major civil engineering project within an established infrastructure business.