Senior Health & Safety Advisor- Avonmouth

Bouygues Construction; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to oversee safety and wellbeing in their projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK health and safety regulations, experience in civil engineering, and excellent leadership skills. This is a full-time position with occasional travel involved. Join us to influence and promote a safer work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing HSW on large-scale civil engineering projects.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert HSW advice and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant H&S legislation.
• Leading safety inspections and site tours.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety regulations

Incident investigation skills

Ability to influence behaviors

Risk assessment skills

Report writing skills

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor - Avonmouth

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel

Requisition ID: 1601

About the Company

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is a global leader in land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Committed to diversity and talent inclusion, we are part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), contributing to the Sizewell C project—delivering clean, low-carbon electricity to around 6 million UK homes for at least 60 years.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join our Avonmouth team. You will play a crucial role in championing safety, health, and wellbeing across our projects, advising and influencing both operational staff and senior stakeholders within a complex construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert HSW advice and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant H&S legislation, client, and contractual requirements.
• Supporting project documentation reviews and participating in pre-start planning meetings.
• Leading safety inspections, site tours, and engagement activities.
• Representing CWA in client meetings and working groups.
• Investigating incidents and adverse events, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Delivering training sessions, briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Deputizing for the HSW Manager as needed.
• Promoting innovation and new technology to enhance safety performance.

Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing HSW on large-scale civil engineering projects.
• Ability to influence behaviors and foster a positive safety culture.
• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent (or working towards).
• Skills in incident investigation, risk assessment, and report writing.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and behavioral safety principles.

This role offers more than compliance—it's an opportunity to lead, influence, and contribute to a major UK infrastructure legacy. If you're ready to advance your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of building a safer future.