HSE Advisor - South West

Enable Group; United Kingdom; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Enable Group is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support civil engineering projects across the South West. The role involves promoting health and safety culture, conducting site inspections, and advising project teams on safety matters.

The successful candidate should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in health and safety within the construction sector. Full compliance with regulations and strong communication skills are essential.

This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of £32,000 to £65,000 based on experience.

Formación

• Previous experience as HSE Advisor or similar in civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of site-based health and safety management.
• Confident advising on health and safety best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Provide health, safety and environmental support to site teams.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and safety tours.
• Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, writing reports.
• Deliver inductions and safety training to staff and subcontractors.

Conocimientos

Site inspections

Health and safety management

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Safety training

Educación

NEBOSH General Certificate

CSCS Card

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: HSE Advisor
Location: South West
Salary: £32,000 – £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview

A structures and civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support projects across the South West. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a strong health and safety culture across site operations, ensuring full compliance with current legislation, company procedures and client requirements. This role will involve regular site visits, working closely with project teams, site management and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day health, safety and environmental support to site teams working on civil engineering and structural projects. Advise project managers, site managers and supervisors on health and safety matters, ensuring safe systems of work are implemented and maintained at all times.

Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours across active sites, identifying hazards, unsafe practices and areas for improvement, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner. Monitor high‑risk activities including temporary works, excavations, lifting operations, working at height, structural works and plant operations.

Prepare, review and approve risk assessments, method statements and construction phase plans, ensuring they are suitable, compliant and effectively communicated to the workforce. Support site teams in developing task‑specific RAMS and ensuring operatives are briefed through toolbox talks and inductions.

Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, producing detailed reports, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures. Maintain accurate records of incidents, statistics and safety performance, contributing to internal and client reporting.

Assist with the development, implementation and continual improvement of company health, safety and environmental management systems and procedures. Support compliance with relevant legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, environmental legislation and industry best practice.

Provide site inductions, toolbox talks and health and safety training to staff, subcontractors and new starters. Promote positive behavioural safety practices and encourage workforce engagement in health and safety initiatives.

Liaise with clients, principal contractors, subcontractors and regulatory bodies as required, attending meetings, audits and site inspections. Support external audits and accreditation requirements such as ISO standards, CHAS, SMAS or similar.

Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with site and company health and safety standards, reviewing documentation and providing guidance where required.

Required Experience

Previous experience working as an HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Advisor or similar role within the civil engineering, structures or construction sector. Strong understanding of site‑based health and safety management on infrastructure and structural projects. Proven experience carrying out site inspections, audits and incident investigations. Confident advising site teams and management on health and safety best practice.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) essential.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate advantageous.
• Relevant health and safety or construction qualification preferred.
• CSCS Card required.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations essential.

Contact

Charlie 07901258251 – [e-mail]