Health Safety Environment Advisor

D7 Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ground engineering seeks a Health, Safety, and Environmental Advisor. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections, and promoting a proactive safety culture across major infrastructure projects in the South of England. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role and relevant NEBOSH qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and UK Health & Safety law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Deliver toolbox talks and lead safety briefings.

Skills

Communication

Compliance

Safety Culture

Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

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Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor

Location: Based from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, with regular travel to project sites across the South of England

Salary: £45,000 + Car or Car Allowance

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Sector: Construction | Civil Engineering | Rail | Housing

D7 Recruitment is proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s leading ground engineering companies in the search for an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor. This is a key position offering hands-on involvement across major infrastructure and housing projects, with a focus on safety, compliance, and proactive engagement.

About the Role

This position is based out of the company’s head office in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, with regular travel required to sites located throughout the South of England. As the primary point of contact for Health, Safety, and Environmental matters within the Piling, Housing, and Rail divisions, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a strong safety culture across all levels of operation.

Reporting to the Senior HSE Manager, you’ll have autonomy to manage your workload, plan site visits, and support both on-site and office-based teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and company policies
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Deliver toolbox talks and lead safety briefings and meetings
• Investigate and report on incidents, near misses, and ensure lessons are communicated
• Provide day-to-day HSE guidance to project and site management teams
• Support the development and review of RAMS
• Promote a proactive health and safety culture, directly engaging with the workforce
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders on all HSE matters
• Support pre-construction risk identification and compliance planning

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within construction, civil engineering, or rail
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and UK Health & Safety law
• Valid CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites in the South
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• Temporary Works awareness
• PUWER trained

Personal Attributes

• Confident, self-motivated, and capable of working independently
• Passionate about health, safety, and environmental standards
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to build rapport across all levels
• Willing to challenge unsafe practices and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with a proactive mindset and positive attitude

To apply, please submit your CV

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction

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