Health And Safety Advisor

Sphere Solutions; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company vehicle

Fuel card

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

3.5% pension contribution

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support its Bristol operation across South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. The role combines office and site work with travel and reports to the Health & Safety Manager and SHEQ team.

You will promote a positive safety culture, advise on RAMS and safe systems, and help maintain ISO and SMAS accreditations while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety in construction or contracting.
• Groundworks or civil engineering experience preferred.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, risk assessments, Construction Phase Plans, fire safety, waste management and manual handling.
• Knowledge/experience of ISO standards and accreditations.
• SMSTS, CSCS and IOSH qualifications would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture.
• Advise on safe systems of work and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Prepare and review RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
• Support development and implementation of internal health and safety policies and strategies.
• Undertake site inspections and provide guidance to site teams.
• Work with clients, subcontractors and operations to ensure best practice.
• Support ISO and SMAS accreditations.

Skills

Health & Safety

Site inspections

Risk assessments

Policy implementation

Education

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

Tools

RAMS

ISO Accreditation

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

South Gloucestershire | Permanent | £50,000 DOE + Company Vehicle

An established and growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support its expanding Bristol operation.

With an excellent pipeline of work and several forthcoming developments, this is a great opportunity to join a growing regional team and play a key role in promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality across a diverse portfolio of construction projects. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and wider SHEQ team, you will provide practical advice and guidance across sites throughout Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. The role will involve a combination of office and site-based working, with regular travel required.

The Role

• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture
• Advise on safe systems of work and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Prepare and review Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Support the development and implementation of internal health and safety policies, procedures and strategies.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and provide practical guidance to site teams.
• Work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors and operational teams to ensure best practice.
• Support the business in maintaining ISO and SMAS accreditations.

About You

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction or contracting sector.
• Groundworks or civil engineering experience would be advantageous.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Good working knowledge of CDM regulations, risk assessments, Construction Phase Plans, fire safety, waste management and manual handling.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO standards and accreditations.
• SMSTS, CSCS and IOSH qualifications would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Salary circa £50,000, dependent on experience.
• Fully expensed company vehicle and fuel card.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 3.5% pension contribution.
• Permanent opportunity within an expanding regional business.

Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, Sphere Solutions is committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.