Senior Health And Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor for projects in West Sussex and the Southern region. The role includes providing expert advice on health, safety, and compliance, mentoring site teams, and leading inspections. Candidates should have NEBOSH certification and experience in utilities or construction. The position offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, along with additional benefits like a car allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

£400 per month car allowance or company car

Healthcare benefits

26 days holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety advisory roles, ideally within utilities or construction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HSE matters to project managers and site teams.
• Lead inspections, hazard management, and root cause investigations of major incidents.
• Mentor and coach managers and supervisors, building stronger safety leadership.

Skills

Health and Safety Advisory

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Southern Region - Water Utilities

Location: West Sussex and across Southern Water project sites.

Are you passionate about driving safety excellence across essential infrastructure projects?

Do you enjoy working closely with project teams, providing practical advice, and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance?

Are you ready to take on a senior role where your expertise can influence culture, behaviours, and best practice across a major capital delivery programme?

If so, look no further…

A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading contractor supporting critical water infrastructure projects across the South. You’ll play a pivotal role in embedding health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a positive, proactive safety culture across capital delivery sites.

Why the Senior Health & Safety Advisor position is something you should apply for:

• You’ll be part of a highly respected organisation with a strong reputation in utilities and infrastructure.
• You’ll have the opportunity to shape safety culture across diverse and high-profile projects.
• You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of construction activities, from temporary works to complex site operations.

The successful Senior Health & Safety Advisor will:

• Provide expert advice on HSE matters to project managers and site teams.
• Lead inspections, hazard management, and root cause investigations of major incidents.
• Advise on high-risk areas, including CDM compliance, temporary works, and site setup.
• Mentor and coach managers and supervisors, building stronger safety leadership.
• Contribute to the development of H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Drive a positive safety culture through initiatives
• Identify gaps in H&S systems, recommend improvements, and share best practices.
• Support tenders and bids with expert H&S input to ensure safe project delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in health and safety advisory roles, ideally within utilities or construction.
• NEBOSH Construction Certification (or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.

In return, the successful individual will receive an attractive package including:

• £50,000 – £55,000 basic salary
• £400 per month car allowance or company car
• Healthcare benefits
• 26 days holiday allowance