SHE Advisor

O'Neill & Brennan; West of England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Long-term opportunity

Immediate start

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan in South Bristol is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor for a major construction project. The role focuses on maintaining and improving health, safety and environmental standards on site.

The successful candidate will lead inspections, RAMS reviews, and training, reporting to the SHEQ Manager, with immediate start and a 2-year fixed-term contract. Competitive package and long-term growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a construction Health & Safety advisory position.
• NEBOSH Construction qualification.
• CSCS card.
• Recognised First Aid at Work qualification.
• Proven experience conducting site inspections, audits and investigations.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction industry best practice.
• Experience delivering safety training and toolbox talks.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive health, safety and environmental culture across the project and supply chain.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Review RAMS, ensuring appropriate controls are established for high-risk activities.
• Work closely with site management teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant HSE legislation.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation and ongoing review of Construction Health, Safety and Environmental Plans.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, producing reports and recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and relevant training.
• Monitor environmental compliance, including COSHH requirements, waste management and environmental best practice.
• Support external audits, inspections and engagement with regulatory bodies.
• Maintain accurate SHE documentation, inspection records and performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Safety training

Communication skills

Site inspections

Education

NEBOSH Construction qualification

CSCS card

First Aid at Work

Tools

RAMS review

COSHH knowledge

ISO standards

Job description

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor

Location: South Bristol
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package
Contract: 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor to join an established main contractor delivering a significant construction project in South Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional to take a leading role in maintaining and improving health, safety and environmental standards across a busy construction environment.

Working closely with the site management team and reporting into the SHEQ Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, promoting a positive safety culture and supporting the safe delivery of the project.

The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus package, with an immediate start available for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive health, safety and environmental culture across the project and supply chain.

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring appropriate controls are established for high-risk activities.

• Work closely with site management teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant HSE legislation.

• Assist with the preparation, implementation and ongoing review of Construction Health, Safety and Environmental Plans.

• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, producing reports and recommendations to prevent recurrence.

• Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and relevant training.

• Monitor environmental compliance, including COSHH requirements, waste management and environmental best practice.

• Support external audits, inspections and engagement with regulatory bodies.

• Maintain accurate SHE documentation, inspection records and performance reports.

Experience & Qualifications

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have gained substantial experience working within a main contracting environment, ideally on large-scale construction projects.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a construction Health & Safety advisory position.

• NEBOSH Construction qualification.

• CSCS card.

• Recognised First Aid at Work qualification.

• Proven experience conducting site inspections, audits, incident investigations and risk assessments.

• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction industry best practice.

• Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks and presenting reports to management.

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with site teams, subcontractors and senior management.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or established Tier 2 main contractor.

• IOSH or IIRSM membership.

• NEBOSH Fire or Environmental qualifications.

• Knowledge of temporary works, lifting operations, traffic management and other high-risk construction activities.

• Experience with environmental management systems and ISO standards.

• Temporary Works Coordinator or relevant additional safety qualifications.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• Competitive additional benefits package.

• Long-term opportunity on a substantial construction project.

• Initial 2-year fixed-term contract.

• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced construction management team.

• Immediate start available.