On-Site Health & Safety Advisor - Construction

Referment

Reading

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Referment is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support major construction projects in the Oxford and Reading area. This site-based role requires a proven safety professional who can work closely with operational teams and drive high standards on complex sites.

You will provide practical guidance, carry out inspections, investigate incidents and ensure health and safety requirements are understood and applied on site. Five days per week on site, with driving license a must.

Qualifications

Five years’ experience in a health and safety role within construction.
Experience in civil engineering, reinforced concrete, infrastructure or structural construction is valuable.
A recognised health and safety qualification (ideally NEBOSH Construction).
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day health and safety guidance to site and project teams.
Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
Support development and implementation of project-specific health and safety plans.
Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe practices and identify corrective actions.
Deliver briefings and engage workforce on safety matters.
Monitor subcontractor compliance and promote high safety standards across the project.
Produce reports and contribute to safety performance improvements.