Health and Safety Advisor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Long-term career development

Exposure to varied and technically (SE

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for the South East, covering the Maidstone office and regional sites. Salary is up to £45,000 with a company vehicle or allowance, plus pension, private healthcare, bonus and 25 days holiday.

You will provide day-to-day H&S support on live sites and contribute to the IMS. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years' experience in civil engineering, NEBOSH, and strong knowledge of HSE legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar H&S advisory role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) essential.
• Experience working within construction / civil engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and management systems (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001).
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ideally experience working on or near water (inland or tidal environments).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day H&S support across multiple live construction sites.
• Work within and support the company's Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Undertake site inspections and audits, identifying and closing out non-conformances.
• Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement in HSEQ performance across the business.
• Monitor legislative updates and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Track actions and ensure effective close-out across projects.
• Support the introduction of new processes, systems, and best practices.

Skills

Site inspections

Audits

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Communication

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

IMS system

HSE software

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor South East (Maidstone Office + Regional Sites)

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Vehicle / Allowance

A respected and long-established Civil Engineering contractor, delivering complex infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, coastal, and flood protection, is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support the business across multiple sites in the South East of England. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000, plus excellent benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced HSW professional to join a growing and dynamic business committed to health, safety, and employee wellbeing. This is an ideal opportunity for a Health and Safety professional looking to develop their career within a progressive, supportive team, contributing directly to the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

Health and Safety Advisor - Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Long-term career development within a growing contractor
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects across the South East

Health and Safety Advisor - Job Overview

• Provide day-to-day H&S support across multiple live construction sites
• Work within and support the company's Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Undertake site inspections and audits, identifying and closing out non-conformances
• Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting
• Assist in driving continuous improvement in HSEQ performance across the business
• Monitor legislative updates and ensure ongoing compliance
• Track actions and ensure effective close-out across projects
• Support the introduction of new processes, systems, and best practices

Health and Safety Advisor - Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar H&S advisory role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) essential
• Experience working within construction / civil engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and management systems (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001)
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Ideally experience working on or near water (inland or tidal environments)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HSEQ professional to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering long-term progression and the chance to play a key role in improving safety performance across the business.