Health and Safety Advisor

Fawkes and Reece; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Portsmouth seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to lead the H&S initiatives across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH certificate and significant experience in the construction sector. Responsibilities include site inspections and enhancing H&S policies. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits like a company car, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Private medical health care

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or Senior Health & Safety Advisor.
• Experience within the refurbishment or maintenance sector.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out site visits and inspections.
• Working with site teams to improve H&S policies.
• Reviewing RAMS and compliance across sites.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessments

Construction Site Inspections

Policy Implementation

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Reference: HSMCS171125T_1763398850
Posted: November 17, 2025

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety advisor looking to fast track their career within a dynamic Regional Contractor. With a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established health & safety team to work on a wide range of schemes including refurbishment & maintenance contracts valuing up to £50M.

Utilising your previous experience within the construction industry alongside your NEBOSH certificate, you will be the number 1 H&S Advisor across the group, reporting directly into the H&S Manager.

The ideal Health & Safety Advisor will have previous experience within the refurbishment or maintenance sector and previous experience either as a Health & Safety Advisor or Senior Health & Safety Advisor. This opportunity comes with the chance to join a longstanding team who are committed to the development and improvement of their business. As a leading award winner within the construction sector and a phenomenal order book.

As Health & Safety Advisor you will be responsible for carrying out sites visits and inspections, working alongside the site teams to improve and implement H&S policies and procedures, producing a better understanding of H&S throughout sites. Reviewing RAMS and compliance across sites.

Your proof of a great place to work, is the high number of long-standing staff and the opportunity to work on a variety of schemes offering exposure, career development and a competitive salary & package, including company car/ car allowance, 25 days holidays + bank holidays & private medical health care and more.

If you want to hear more about this Health & Safety Advisor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588.