Health and Safety Advisor

AndersElite; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for a heavy civil engineering project in Suffolk. The role involves guiding compliance with statutory requirements, conducting risk assessments, and improving safety practices. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Construction certificate and relevant experience in the construction sector. A salary of £45k-£50k plus car allowance and other benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Construction/general certificate.
• Relevant experience in SHE teams.
• Up to date knowledge on UK heavy civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on compliance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments related to Health and Safety.
• Investigate incidents and produce detailed reports.

Skills

NEBOSH Construction/general cert

Proactive support to operational units

Knowledge of UK legislation

Risk assessment

Monitoring company projects

Education

NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Advisor - heavy civil engineering/construction project - Suffolk - well-established principal contractor with an excellent safety culture and commitment to training and development. £45k-£50k+car/car allowance, pension and other benefits

Key responsibilities

• On a day to day basis provide guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits
• To respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holders area of expertise, through discussion with the Health and Safety Manager, and others where appropriate
• Undertaking risk assessments relating to Health and Safety.
• Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that Health and Safety is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified
• Assisting the business with the implementation of standards
• Undertaking ‘active’ monitoring of company projects using the monitoring system
• Highlighting areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
• Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement
• Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary
• Assisting the SHE Manager in the preparation, review and updating of policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE
• Working with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/ site visits
• Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

Qualifications / Experience

• NEBOSH Construction/general cert (minimum)
• NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired)
• Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team
• Providing proactive support to operational business units
• Up to date knowledge of UK legislation in relation to heavy civil engineering projects
• Relevant construction sector experience

Job Info

• Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor
• Company: AndersElite
• Location:
• Salary: £45000 - £50000 Per annum car/car allowance and benefits
• Posted: Sep 16th 2025
• Closes: Oct 17th 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time