Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Fawkes and Reece; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to oversee health and safety across multiple sites in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have relevant NEBOSH certification, a strong understanding of SHE legislation, and experience in the construction industry. This role offers competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant NEBOSH certification or NQ in HSE.
• Strong understanding of SHE legislations including ISO45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001.
• Previous experience within the construction industry, preferably on similar value projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and knowledge to the team, especially junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct site audits and offer training and support.

Skills

NEBOSH certification

Chartered member of IOSH

Understanding of SHE legislation

Construction industry experience

Job description

Reference: SHSA240725_1753365268
Posted: July 24, 2025

A leading Tier 1 contractor with offices across the south coast are seeking a experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their business. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the best contractors in the UK with over 100 years' experience as one of the paramount reputable contractors. This Senior Health & Safety Advisor will play a key part within their existing Health & Safety team, reporting directly to the Senior H&S Manager.

About the role of Senior H&S Advisor

This Tier 1 contractor traditionally specialises in new build commercial projects, including education, health-care, MOD & industrial new builds, refurbishments & extensions. Traditionally valuing up to £150M across Bristol, Hampshire, Surrey & London for private and public framework clients. The role of Senior Health & Safety Advisor will oversee up to six sites across the area.

Responsibilities for Senior H&S Advisor

• Provide support and knowledge across the team, particularly to more junior staff as and when required.
• Ensure company wide policies & procedures are met & maintained across sites, through building good relationships with operational teams.
• Regularly visit sites carrying out audits alongside offering training and support where required, documenting via regular reports.

Requirements for Senior H&S Advisor

• Relevant NEBOSH certification or NQ in HSE
• Preferably a Chartered member of IOSH
• Strong understanding of SHE legislation's including ISO45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001
• Previous experience within the construction industry and preferably exposure working on similar value projects.

What we offer for Senior H&S Advisor

Offering a competitive salary and package for the ideal candidate, with an incredible opportunity for professional development, growth and exposure. If you want to hear more about this Senior Health & Safety Advisor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588.