Health & Safety Advisor

Vickerstock; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock, in partnership with a leading UK construction contractor, is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for projects in the Bristol area. The role focuses on delivering practical H&S guidance, site inspections and RAMS reviews to maintain high safety standards and embed best practice across project teams.

The ideal candidate has construction H&S experience, UK qualifications (NEBOSH/NCRQ or equivalent), valid CSCS, and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience as Health & Safety Advisor in construction.
• UK H&S qualification (NEBOSH/NCRQ or equivalent).
• Knowledge of current UK H&S legislation.
• Experience inspecting sites and reviewing contractor H&S docs.
• Proven accident/incident investigation experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.
• Team player with project-wide collaboration.
• Strong IT skills; CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical H&S advice to project and site teams.
• Promote a positive H&S culture across employees, contractors and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure policies are implemented.
• Review RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Monitor site activities for compliance with legislation and standards.
• Support development and implementation of H&S strategies and procedures.
• Lead and support H&S initiatives across projects.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Deliver and support H&S training for managers, employees and site teams.
• Collaborate with project management and subcontractors to identify risks and drive improvement.

Skills

Safety culture

Stakeholder influence

Site inspections

H&S guidance

Communication

Education

NEBOSH

NCRQ

BSc/MSc Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading UK construction contractor on the appointment of a Health & Safety Advisor for projects in the Bristol area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction Health & Safety professional to join an established contractor delivering high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors.

Working closely with project teams and subcontractors, you will play a key role in maintaining high safety standards, driving a positive H&S culture and ensuring best practice is embedded throughout project delivery.

Salary: circa £55,000 - £65,000

In your new role:

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to project and site teams
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across employees, contractors and subcontractors
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure company policies and procedures are effectively implemented
• Review subcontractor documentation, including RAMS and safe systems of work
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company standards
• Support the development and implementation of Health & Safety strategies, policies and procedures
• Lead and support Health & Safety initiatives across project operations
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions
• Deliver and support Health & Safety training for managers, employees and site teams
• Work closely with project management and subcontractors to identify risks and drive continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed:

• Previous experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor within the construction industry
• NEBOSH, NCRQ, BSc/MSc in Occupational Health & Safety or another relevant professional qualification
• Strong working knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience conducting site inspections and reviewing contractor Health & Safety documentation
• Proven accident and incident investigation experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider project team
• Strong IT skills
• Valid CSCS Card

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Experience supporting large-scale or high-value construction projects
• Experience working across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare or similar construction environments
• Additional professional Health & Safety accreditation or membership
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training and behavioural safety initiatives