Health and Safety Advisor - Construction

Adecco; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services provider in the UK is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Advisor to oversee compliance within construction projects. This role involves conducting site inspections, leading safety investigations, and mentoring project teams to foster a strong safety culture. Candidates should have substantial experience in health and safety advisory roles, a NEBOSH Diploma, and a solid understanding of relevant regulations. A full UK driving license is required for site travel, and excellent communication skills are essential for success.

Benefits

Company car

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health and safety advisory role within construction.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence required for multi-site travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead site inspections and hazard management activities.
• Coach project managers to improve safety awareness.
• Conduct incident investigations and report findings.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6)

CertIOSH status

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor – Construction – Location: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Region (with occasional travel to Falmer and Worthing offices) – Contract Type: Permanent – Hours: 37 hours per week, 3 days a week on site – Salary: 50,000 – 60,000 DOE + company car

Help Us Build a Safer, Greener Future

There's never been a better time to join Southern Water as we work towards a greener future‑tackling climate change, reducing our environmental impact, and cutting our carbon footprint. Are you passionate about creating safe, secure environments where employees and contractors can thrive? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive Health and Safety Advisor to support our Capital Delivery team within the Health and Safety function. In this vital role, you'll ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, lead investigations, and provide expert guidance across major construction projects—helping to embed a strong safety culture throughout our infrastructure development and maintenance operations.

As part of our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) team, you'll monitor safety performance, conduct site inspections, and deliver practical advice to project managers and site supervisors. From advising on high‑risk areas—such as temporary works, CDM compliance, site setup, excavations, and service avoidance—to leading incident investigations, your expertise will drive continuous improvement in safety standards and behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and monitor performance against our strategy and objectives within Capital Delivery.
• Provide expert health and safety advice to project teams, ensuring compliance with legislation, best practice, and Southern Water standards.
• Lead site inspections, hazard management activities, and root cause investigations on construction sites.
• Coach and mentor project managers and site supervisors to strengthen compliance and safety awareness.
• Offer technical guidance on high‑risk areas, including chemical storage, temporary works, CDM, site setup, excavations, and hazardous substances.
• Lead incident investigations, report findings to senior leadership, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and provide technical guidance to both site and office‑based staff.
• Attend design reviews, progress meetings, and conduct audits during ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with Security and Wellbeing teams to align safety and security practices across capital projects.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice, with proven experience in a construction or capital delivery environment.
• Previous experience in a health and safety advisory role, ideally within major construction projects; exposure to process safety is highly desirable.
• NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent, with at least CertIOSH status (CMIOSH or CFIOSH preferred).
• Solid understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations and their application to large‑scale projects.
• A full UK driving licence (multi‑site travel required).

We're looking for someone with exceptional communication skills—capable of interviewing, report writing, and clearly conveying safety information to diverse stakeholders. You'll have the ability to coach and empower teams, foster a strong safety culture, and confidently influence decisions under pressure.

Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential, as you'll be driving behavioural change and ensuring compliance across multiple construction sites.