HSE Advisor

RMS; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced HSE Advisor to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across construction projects in Bridgwater. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH certification, strong analytical skills, and experience in the construction industry. This role is vital for driving safety standards and enhancing compliance across projects. Offering a salary of up to £45k, this fixed-term position is key for an impactful and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certification is essential.
• Proven experience in a construction health and safety role is required.
• Excellent report-writing skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections for compliance.
• Produce detailed reports on inspections and incidents.
• Facilitate training sessions on health and safety.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with site management on HSE initiatives.

Skills

Proven experience in health and safety role in construction

Strong knowledge of RAMS creation

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Highly organised with attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certification

First Aid certification

Job description

RMS are working with a company who are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join our clients team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to make a meaningful impact on safety and compliance across our projects. You’ll be an integral part of a professional team, driving standards and ensuring best practice is consistently applied.

• Salary : Up to £45k (depending on experience)
• Location : Bridgwater
• Contract : Fixed Term (12 Months)

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance on site, while driving a culture of best practice across our construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits to ensure full compliance with legislation.
• Produce detailed reports on inspections, incidents, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate training sessions to promote awareness of health and safety practices.
• Investigate incidents, establish root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve the effectiveness of health and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with site management to promote a proactive approach to HSE.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and industry standards.
• Liaise with main contractors to ensure consistent safety practices.

About You

• NEBOSH Construction Certification (essential).
• Proven experience working in a health and safety role, ideally within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of RAMS creation.
• First Aid certification desirable.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities for root cause analysis.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: [e-mail] / 01325 389333

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on these occasions.