On-Site Health & Safety Advisor – Major Construction Project

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Dunball; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £65-75k

Benefits package

Flagship project

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor for a flagship construction project in Bridgwater, Somerset. This site-based role focuses on supporting delivery teams to uphold high standards of health, safety and compliance throughout the construction lifecycle.

You will lead inspections, audits and toolbox talks, review risk assessments, and drive a positive safety culture through strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence personnel at all levels

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive health & safety support to site management teams.
• Conducting site inspections, audits, and safety tours.
• Ensuring compliance with current HSE legislation and company procedures.
• Supporting investigations into incidents, near misses, and accidents.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement activities.
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors and site teams to drive a positive safety culture.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing others

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Shirley Parsons Ltd is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor for a flagship construction project in Bridgwater, Somerset. This site-based role focuses on supporting delivery teams to uphold high standards of health, safety and compliance throughout the construction lifecycle.

You will lead inspections, audits and toolbox talks, review risk assessments, and drive a positive safety culture through strong stakeholder engagement.