Health & Safety Advisor

Fawkes and Reece; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to oversee projects in the South West. The role involves ensuring compliance with UK legislation and fostering a positive H&S culture within the company. A competitive salary of up to £55,000 is offered alongside a company car and benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience within a civil engineering or construction contractor.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with H&S standards across projects.
• Promote positive culture surrounding Health & Safety.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Leadership qualities

Training and development

Education

NEBOSH Certification

Job description

Reference: HSATCS140725_1752481044
Posted: July 14, 2025

Health & Safety Advisor required to join a regional civil engineering contractor, overseeing projects up to £30M across the South West. Working on framework projects for key clients with a strong pipeline of works across the region.

This role will be reporting into the Health & Safety Manager and working closely alongside the operational teams based on site, you will be responsible for ensuring all compliance & works is following the standard UK legislation across projects and throughout the business. As Health & Safety Advisor, you will be joining a longstanding Health & Safety team, working together to create a positive culture surrounding Health & Safety via campaigns, and events to promote the business's H&S standards and culture.

This Health & Safety Advisor role is with a busy contractor who specialises in dynamic and complex civil engineering projects nationwide. Traditionally works include heavy infrastructure and earthworks. Key attributes for the right individual will include previous experience within a civil engineering or construction contractor, strong knowledge surrounding Health & Safety standards and legislation, a natural leading nature and drive for training and development is strongly desired.

Offering a competitive salary & package for the right candidate including salary up to £55,000 + company car & package. For more information regarding this Health & Safety Advisor role please contact Claire Spiers at Fawkes & Reece in our Southampton Office on 07749578588 or email a copy of your updated CV to [e-mail]