Health & Safety Advisor

Edge Careers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing contractor in Civil Engineering is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor in Bristol. The role involves conducting audits, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting ISO accreditation efforts. This position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company vehicle or mileage allowance

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Positive and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Formal health and safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).
• Experience in site audits in construction or engineering environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Provide on-site support promoting a strong safety culture.
• Assist in health and safety policy development.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Site Audits

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

I'm representing a growing contractor in Civil Engineering. They specialise in Civils projects up to and around the £50million mark. Typical projects include, roads, sewers, drainage, infrastucture, bridges, structures and car parks. With business expansion, they are strengthening the Health & Safety team, to ensure the highest standards of compliance and safety across operations. I'm seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support teams in maintaining a strong safety culture across the business. This role will focus heavily on 'on-site visibility,' conducting audits and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting continuation of ISO accreditations (45001, 9001, and 14001) and other industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site audits and inspections across South Western operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Provide on-site support and guidance to site teams, promoting a strong safety culture.

• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.

• Support the ISO 45001, 9001, and 14001 accreditations and help maintain compliance with other relevant industry standards.

• Support investigations incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.

• Deliver toolbox talks, training, and briefings to employees and contractors.

• Ensure compliance with relevant HSE regulations, risk assessments, and method statements.

• Assist in preparing safety reports and statistics for senior management.

• Keep up to date with legislative changes and best practices in health and safety.

Key requirements:

• Formal health and safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).

• Experience conducting site audits and inspections in a construction, utilities, or engineering environment.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently across the UK.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with staff at all levels.

• Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for improving workplace safety.

Desirable:

• Experience working with ISO 45001, 9001, and 14001 accreditation requirements.

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., IOSH).

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Company vehicle or mileage allowance for travel.

• Career progression opportunities in a growing company.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• A positive and supportive team environment

Job Info

Job Title:

Health & Safety Advisor

Company:

Location:

Bristol, Bristol

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 11th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Welcome to Fresh Jobs the place to find the freshest job vacancies and career advice.