Health & Safety Advisor

Fawkes and Reece; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor seeks an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to oversee projects across the South West, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and fostering a positive safety culture. Ideal for a qualified candidate or recent construction graduate eager to grow in the industry with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Company car

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar contractor role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
• Experience with high-value projects in the construction sector is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK legislation across projects.
• Consult with clients and site teams on best practices.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture within the team.

Skills

Health & Safety standards knowledge

Compliance assurance

Consultation skills

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Reference: HSAD080725_1751960158
Posted: July 8, 2025

Experienced Health & Safety Advisor required to join a highly reputable regional contractor. Overseeing projects up to £30M across the South West, these are framework projects for key clients with a strong pipeline of works across the region.

Reporting into the Health & Safety Manager and working closely alongside the operational teams, you will be responsible for ensuring all compliance & works is following the standard UK legislation across projects and throughout the business.

This Health & Safety Advisor role will involve consulting with the clients and site team to ensure they are advised with regards to best practice and strategies within site. Including providing support during the planning stage through to completion.

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 projects nationwide.

Key attributes for the right individual will include previous experience within a similar contractor (essential), strong knowledge surrounding Health & Safety standards and plans. Former experience on similar value schemes within the sector is crucial.

This Health & Safety Advisor Opportunity could be suitable for a recent construction graduate looking to break into the construction industry, who is willing to learn and develop within a company.

Offering a competitive salary & package for the right candidate including salary up to £50,000 + 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 across a copy of your updated CV to [e-mail]