Health And Safety Advisor

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

Job summary

An infrastructure recruitment firm is seeking an HSE Advisor in Reading to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards on major projects. The role includes conducting site inspections, promoting safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance with management systems. Qualifications include a NEBOSH Certificate and IOSH membership. A salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus bonuses and allowances is offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Car allowance

Strong subsistence package

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) required.
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or higher) needed.
• Strong knowledge in HSE related to construction or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment across project delivery.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and surveillance activities for construction.
• Promote corporate and local HSE campaigns and initiatives.

Skills

Strong knowledge and practical application of HSE on construction or infrastructure projects

Excellent communication and engagement skills with site teams and subcontractors

Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Safety and Health

Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or higher)

Job description

Overview

HSE Advisor — Location: Reading, Berkshire (client can support with lodging away)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + bonus + car allowance + strong subsistence package

We are seeking an HSE Advisor to support the delivery of Health, Safety and Environmental standards across major infrastructure and construction projects in the South. This role will be key in monitoring site performance, ensuring compliance with management systems, and promoting a strong safety culture across project teams and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment across project delivery.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and surveillance activities for construction and non-construction activities.
• Promote and support corporate and local HSE campaigns and initiatives.
• Monitor and advise on close-out of audit findings, inspections, investigations, and actions.
• Identify common trends or issues and provide reports to support local improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Business Management System (BMS) across all site activities and facilities.
• Actively support behavioural safety and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Safety and Health (minimum requirement).
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or higher).
• Strong knowledge and practical application of HSE on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience influencing HSE culture and performance at site level.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with site teams and subcontractors.