Health & Safety Advisor

Sphere Solutions; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor in Plymouth. This role involves supporting the H&S Manager and site teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have SMSTS, CSCS, and NEBOSH qualifications, along with strong communication and organizational skills. A full UK driving license is essential, as the role requires traveling between sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in health & safety.

Qualifications

• Essential SMSTS and CSCS Card for this role.
• NEBOSH qualification required.
• Experience in health & safety roles within construction or civil engineering.
• Full UK Driving Licence needed for travel between sites.
• IT literacy is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety compliance.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Support the investigation of incidents and near misses.
• Deliver health & safety briefings and toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Ensure health and safety legislation is followed across projects.
• Provide guidance to site managers on safety practices.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Card

NEBOSH Qualification

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - Groundworks & Infrastructure

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Job Type: Permanent

Take the Next Step in Your Health & Safety Career!

Are you passionate about health & safety and looking to develop your career in the groundworks and infrastructure sector? Do you have SMSTS, CSCS, and NEBOSH? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, ensuring high safety standards across multiple sites.

The Role: Health & Safety Advisor

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will support the H&S Manager and site teams, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Safety Inspections – Conduct regular site visits, monitoring compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) – preparing and reviewing RAMS, ensuring site teams adhere to best practices.
• Incident Reporting & Investigation – Support the reporting, investigation, and resolution of accidents and near misses.
• Toolbox Talks & Training – Deliver health & safety briefings, inductions, and toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Compliance & Auditing – Ensure HSE legislation and company policies are being followed across all projects.
• Support & Advice – Provide guidance to site managers and operatives, helping to maintain a safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

• SMSTS & CSCS Card – Essential for this role.
• NEBOSH Qualification.
• Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction, groundworks, or civil engineering.
• Full UK Driving Licence – Required, as you will be travelling between sites.
• IT literate is a must.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage site teams and promote safety best practices.

To apply, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Cat or Abbie.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are 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 and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.