Sheq Advisor

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions in South Wales is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major projects.

You will provide professional health and safety advice to operational teams on multiple schemes, promote a positive safety culture, conduct site inspections and RAMS reviews, and ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or rail.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.
• Strong organisational and report-writing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel across projects throughout South Wales.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice and support to operational teams across multiple projects.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage behavioural safety throughout the business.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, CDM Regulations and UK health and safety legislation.
• Assist with the preparation and review of RAMS.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and health and safety training where required.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and support site teams in maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Produce health and safety reports, audit findings and KPI information for senior management.
• Support the maintenance of ISO 45001 management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and the supply chain to drive best practice across all projects.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and industry guidance, ensuring these are communicated effectively across the business.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Report writing

Influencing

Site safety knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - Civil Engineering

South Wales

Permanent | Full-Time

Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major projects across South Wales.

Working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure schemes, including highways, rail, public realm and civil engineering projects, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout project delivery. You will work closely with site management teams, engineers, subcontractors and clients, promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety professional looking to develop their career within a well‑established contractor delivering high‑profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice and support to operational teams across multiple projects.


• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage behavioural safety throughout the business.


• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, CDM Regulations and UK health and safety legislation.


• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).


• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.


• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and health and safety training where required.


• Monitor subcontractor compliance and support site teams in maintaining the highest safety standards.


• Produce health and safety reports, audit findings and KPI information for senior management.


• Support the maintenance of ISO 45001 management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and the supply chain to drive best practice across all projects.


• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and industry guidance, ensuring these are communicated effectively across the business.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or rail.


• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.


• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.


• Strong organisational and report‑writing skills.


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Willingness to travel across projects throughout South Wales.

Desirable

• Experience working on highways, rail, infrastructure or major civil engineering projects.


• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.


• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH, GradIOSH or CMIOSH).


• Internal Auditor qualification.


• First Aid at Work.


• Experience working within ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited management systems.

If you are interested and want further details, please don't hesitate to get in touch