Site Health & Safety Advisor - Civil Construction

Referment; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is working with a leading specialist contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor supporting major construction projects across the Oxford and Reading area. This is a fully site-based role for an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys being visible on projects, working closely with operational teams and helping to maintain high standards across complex construction environments.

You will provide practical advice and support to project teams, carry out inspections and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in a Health & Safety role within a construction environment.
• Experience within civil engineering, reinforced concrete, infrastructure or structural construction would be valuable.
• Recognised health and safety qualification, ideally NEBOSH Construction or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction industry requirements.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe practices and influence teams at all levels.
• Site-focused approach with ability to build effective working relationships.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day health and safety guidance to site and project teams.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support the development and implementation of project-specific health and safety plans.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe practices, identifying corrective actions.
• Deliver briefings and support workforce engagement on health and safety matters.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and promote high standards across the project.
• Produce clear reports and contribute to ongoing improvements in health and safety performance.

Skills

Health & Safety

Site-based work

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audits & inspections

Education

NEBOSH Construction (or equivalent)

Job description

Referment is working with a leading specialist contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor supporting major construction projects across the Oxford and Reading area. This is a fully site-based role for an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys being visible on projects, working closely with operational teams and helping to maintain high standards across complex construction environments.

You will provide practical advice and support to project teams, carry out inspections and