Health and Safety advisor

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Health & Safety Advisor to enhance safety standards across diverse projects in the South. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential support to project teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your expertise will be vital in conducting site inspections, advising on best practices, and fostering a culture of safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking civil engineering specialist, where your contributions will directly impact the success of high-profile infrastructure projects. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about safety, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certification required; experience in construction or civil engineering preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance.
• Advise on H&S best practices and support training initiatives.
• Investigate incidents and collaborate with safety representatives.

Skills

Health and Safety Best Practices

Site Inspections

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Regional Health & Safety Advisor – South (M23 Corridor & South)

Field-Based | Covering South Coast & M23 Region

£50,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Join a forward-thinking civil engineering specialist committed to delivering complex infrasturcture projects across the UK. As Regional H&S Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring operations across the South meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the EHS leadership team, you’ll provide on-the-ground health and safety support to project teams, including involvement in joint ventures and high-profile engineering schemes. You’ll help shape safe systems of work from the planning stage through to delivery, supporting teams with practical advice, site audits, training, and incident investigation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting site inspections and behavioural safety audits to maintain legal and procedural compliance
• Advising engineers and site managers on H&S best practices during planning and live project stages
• Reviewing RAMS and COSHH assessments, offering guidance and sign-off where delegated
• Supporting the delivery of safety briefings, inductions, toolbox talks, and site-based training
• Investigating near-misses and minor incidents, identifying root causes and proposing solutions
• Collaborating with joint venture and client safety representatives on major schemes
• Participating in project handovers, reviews, and close-out meetings
• Carrying out face-fit testing and supporting drug and alcohol testing protocols
• Promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and shared responsibility on site

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (minimum), with TechIOSH membership or working toward
• Solid background in construction or civil engineering environments, ideally across varied or complex projects
• Experience working with or understanding of specialist techniques in structural repair, post-tensioning, or infrastructure strengthening
• Flexible and proactive, able to work independently across multiple sites
• A strong communicator who can influence at all levels and contribute meaningfully to team discussions
• Exceptional organisational skills, with an eye for detail and a passion for improvement
• Full UK driving licence