Health & Safety Advisor (Groundworks / Civils)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for groundworks and civils projects across the UK and parts of Europe. You will support safety standards while collaborating with site teams and senior staff. The ideal candidate possesses a NEBOSH qualification and experience in construction contexts. This role offers competitive salary, training, and progression opportunities, along with travel across Europe for project oversight.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Progression potential

Company car

Expensed European travel

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualified or working towards it.
• Background in civils, groundworks, or construction environments.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support SHEQ inspections across projects in the UK and Europe.
• Assist with audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company standards.
• Promote safe working practices and quality standards.

Skills

NEBOSH qualification

Experience in civils/groundworks/construction

Ability to conduct risk assessments

Site inspections

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor (Groundworks / Civils)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + Company Car + Expensed European Travel + Overtime + Company Benefits

Greater London

Are you a Health & Safety Advisor with experience in groundworks or civils, looking to develop your career while supporting safety and quality across UK and European projects?

This company is a specialist civils and groundworks contractor delivering concrete, rebar and structural works for clients across the power, industrial, commercial and residential sectors. Due to continued growth in the UK and rapid expansion into Europe, including projects in Italy and Portugal, they are now looking to strengthen their SHEQ team as they continue their exciting growth journey.

In this role, you will support the delivery of health, safety, environmental and quality standards across groundworks and civils projects in the UK and parts of Europe. You will work closely with site teams and senior SHEQ staff, carrying out inspections and audits while developing your skills through structured training and clear progression opportunities.

This role would suit a Health & Safety Advisor or Officer with experience in construction or civils who is looking for their next step and the opportunity to develop within a supportive SHEQ team.

The Role

• Support SHEQ inspections across groundworks and civils projects in the UK and parts of Europe
• Assist with site audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Help ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company SHEQ standards
• Work closely with site teams to promote safe working practices and quality standards
• Complete reports and maintain accurate SHEQ documentation

The Person

• NEBOSH qualified (or working towards)
• Background in civils / groundworks / construction environments
• Willing and able to travel across the UK and into Europe

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Health & Safety Advisor, Junior Health & Safety, H&S Officer, Site Safety, Civils, Groundworks, Construction, Concrete, Rebar, NEBOSH, Risk Assessments, Site Inspections, Compliance, European Travel

Reference Number: BBBH23159

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.