Health and Safety Advisor

Client 2; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days' annual leave

Company vehicle or car allowance

Travel and subsistence allowances

Support for professional development

Membership fee reimbursements

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting seeks an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their civil engineering teams delivering major infrastructure across the UK. You will provide practical HSE guidance to project teams, review plans and RAMS, lead inductions and site briefings, and contribute to a strong safety culture.

The role offers long-term career progression, ongoing professional development, and exposure to diverse civil schemes. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate required.
• IOSH membership with progression towards Chartered status.
• 2–3 years’ health and safety experience in civil engineering or construction.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil contractors advantageous.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and industry best practice.
• Confident communicator with site operatives, management teams and clients.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and producing HSE reports.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and undertake overnight stays after initial Kent project.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical health, safety and environmental advice to project teams.
• Prepare, implement and review Construction Phase Plans, PMPs and HSE documents.
• Review RAMS, task briefings and permit systems.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Work with site management to promote proactive HSE culture.
• Monitor compliance with HSE procedures, legislation and client requirements.
• Prepare HSE reports and maintain safety records.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients and stakeholders on HSE matters.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong organisational skills

Multitasking

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

IOSH membership (Technical or Certified)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Suffolk Salary: Competitive salary + excellent benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering long-term career progression, ongoing professional development and exposure to a variety of challenging civil engineering schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical health, safety and environmental advice and support to project teams.

• Assist with the preparation, implementation and ongoing review of Construction Phase Plans, Project Management Plans and other HSE documentation.

• Review and advise on Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), task briefings and permit systems.

• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings to employees, subcontractors and visitors.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, identifying areas for improvement.

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

• Work closely with site management teams to promote a positive, proactive health and safety culture.

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

• Prepare HSE reports, monitor performance indicators and maintain accurate safety records.

• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders on HSE matters.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.

• IOSH membership, ideally Technical or Certified level, with ambitions to progress towards Chartered status.

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

• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor would be advantageous.

• Good understanding of construction health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations and industry best practice.

• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with site operatives, management teams, subcontractors and clients.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Competent in Microsoft Office and producing HSE reports and documentation.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Willingness to travel nationally and undertake occasional overnight stays following completion of the initial Kent project.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

• Company pension scheme.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company vehicle or car allowance (subject to eligibility).

• Travel and subsistence allowances when working away.

• Support towards further professional qualifications and career development.

• Reimbursement of relevant professional membership fees.

• Long-term career prospects with an established civil engineering contractor.

The Opportunity

This position would suit a proactive Health & Safety Advisor looking to develop their career within the civil engineering sector. You'll have the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects, develop your technical expertise and progress within a supportive and experienced HSE team.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.