Health And Safety Advisor

Sphere Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to join their team. The role involves supporting HSE management, conducting site inspections, and fostering a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, a NEBOSH certificate, and knowledge of UK HSE legislation. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits package

Support for professional development

Collaborative and innovative working culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and best practice.
• Membership of IOSH desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and monitoring of HSE management systems.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Assist with incident investigations and reporting.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Knowledge of UK HSE legislation

Strong communication skills

Auditing skills

Proactive attitude

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Health, Safety & Environment Advisor
UK Projects (based from Head Office & sites)
Permanent Full–Time
GBP50k – GBP55k + Package

Our client is one of the UK s leading civil engineering contractors, delivering complex infrastructure projects across energy, transport, and construction. We are seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to join our team, supporting both head office and live project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of HSE management systems.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Assist with incident investigations and reporting, ensuring lessons learned are shared.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety awareness campaigns.
• Promote a strong safety culture, including supporting our behavioural safety programme BRAVE.
• Maintain accurate HSE data and contribute to trend analysis for improvement.
• Provide health & safety input into tenders and pre–qualifications.

About You

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and best practice.
• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) essential; membership of IOSH desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and auditing skills.
• Ability to work across multiple projects with a proactive, can–do attitude.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Support for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and innovative working culture

If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind Regards,