Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

Fawkes and Reece; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is looking for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor in Swindon. This full-time role requires 3+ years of experience in a health and safety role within construction, alongside a recognised health and safety qualification. Responsibilities include managing the ISO45001 safety management system, conducting inspections, and advising the project team on health and safety compliance. Competitive salary and other benefits are offered for this position.

Benefits

Company car or vehicle allowance

Comprehensive training and development

Company pension

25 annual leave holidays plus public holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Health & Safety advisory role in construction/civil engineering.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet UK Health & Safety Legislation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Health & Safety Manager on site.
• Advise site management on health and safety matters.
• Inspect sites and ensure compliance with health policies.
• Conduct safety meetings and deliver health talks.

Skills

Health & Safety advisory experience

Strong written English

Communication Skills

Team Player

Self-management

Education

Recognised Qualification in Health & Safety

Tools

CSCS Card

OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 experience

Job description

Reference: HSWACS110925_1757598861
Posted: September 11, 2025

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor - Leading International Civil Engineering Contractor

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join an International Civil Engineering Contractor.

Working under the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, you will be joining a project team to provide the support, advice, and information necessary for the operations team to deliver their services in a continually improving, safe and environmentally friendly manner.

The role will involve working closely with the project team to manage the company\'s ISO45001 safety management system, promoting a proactive safety culture, engaging directly with the workforce, inspecting work operations, risk assessing levels of compliance against company and client standards, and working closely with, and reporting performance to the project Health and Safety Manager.

The role is suitable for an experienced health & safety professional with a pre-existing background in construction or civil engineering.

This will be a full-time permanent role.

As our successful candidate you will be competent in the following areas:

Core Competency Requirements

• 3 Years + experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within the construction / civil engineering industry.
• Recognised Qualification in Health & Safety.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• High standard of written English.
• Full valid driver\'s licence.

Day to Day Duties

• Working under the guidance of the company Health & Safety Manager.
• Advising site management on day-to-day health & safety matters.
• Building up a good rapport with the client and the workforce.
• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety Legislation/CDM Regs/Client\'s standards.
• Promoting and encouraging best practice.
• Coordinating the completion of safety paperwork by supervisors (briefings/inspections).
• Carrying out daily and weekly site inspections.
• Delivering toolbox talks on health, safety and wellbeing themes.
• Attending and chairing safety meetings.
• Health and wellbeing promotional campaigns.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and sharing lessons learned.
• Reviewing documentation for appropriate health & safety content (method statements etc).
• Managing the implementation of the project ISO45001 Safety Management System.

Leadership and Commitment

• Passionate about the Health & Safety Profession
• Lead Health & Safety Compliance at a site level.
• Be committed and enthusiastic about promoting High Standards.
• Confident, Self-managing, able to work on own initiative.
• Good Attitude / Work Ethic / Team Player.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Ability to lead by and set a good example.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to challenge unsatisfactory conditions or breaches.

Desirable but not essential

• Experience of working on civil engineering projects.
• IOSH / IIRSM or other professional Membership.
• Your CV will list other training qualifications you have accumulated over time.
• Experience of working within an OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
• Competitive basic salary
• Company car or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive training and development
• Company pension
• 25 annual leave holidays plus public holidays

About the Company

My client is a World Leading, International Civil Engineering Contractor.

They are strongly committed to Equality and Diversity, health & wellbeing, community engagement, environmental protection and sustainability values.

For more information regarding this Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor role, please contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588 or email an updated cv to [e-mail].