Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Assured Safety Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in safety is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor in the South of England. The role offers a salary of GBP45–55k, a car, and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll provide practical health and safety advice on construction and civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH qualification and experience within the construction industry.

Benefits

Car

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within construction and/or civil engineering.
• Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations and their practical application.
• A valid UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across southern regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent health and safety advice and support to project and site teams.
• Undertake site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and produce detailed reports with recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Coaching

Risk Assessment

Site Inspections

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Surrey, covering the South of England GBP45–55k + Car + Benefits Permanent

Assured Safety Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading organisation in the construction and civil engineering sector to recruit an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and hands‑on safety professional to join a forward‑thinking business with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and excellence in delivery.

As Senior Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting and driving a positive health and safety culture across a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the South of the UK. You will provide practical, site‑based advice and guidance to operational teams, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, company policies, and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide competent health and safety advice and support to project and site teams.
• Undertake site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring safe systems of work are in place.
• Support the implementation of company H&S management systems and procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and produce detailed reports with recommendations.
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and training sessions to raise safety awareness.
• Promote a proactive, positive safety culture across all levels of the business.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and enforcing authorities where required.
• Ensure CDM compliance across all relevant projects.

About You

To succeed in this role, you ll be a confident communicator and pragmatic advisor who can influence and engage teams on site. You ll have the ability to balance compliance with practicality, delivering effective safety solutions in a fast–paced, hands‑on environment.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within construction and/or civil engineering.
• Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations and their practical application.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and coaching skills.
• A valid UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across southern regions.

What s on Offer

• GBP45–55k + Car and comprehensive benefits package.