Health & Safety Advisor in Somerset

Energy Jobline CVL; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor with construction experience in groundworks or drainage to support a major EV battery gigafactory project in Bridgwater.

The role involves on‑site H&S delivery, inspections, RAMS reviews, toolbox talks, and promoting a strong safety culture across subcontractors, with potential move to a second phase in Wiltshire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' construction H&S experience.
• Experience working on reasonably sized commercial construction projects.
• Groundworks and/or externals experience, including drainage, paving or landscaping.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across the project.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Review RAMS and other project documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and workforce engagement.
• Support the project team with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and challenge unsafe practices.
• Support incident reporting and investigations where required.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across site.

Skills

HSE experience

RAMS review

Toolbox talks

Risk assessment

Subcontractor management

Incident investigations

Safety culture

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

CSCS Card

Job description

Are you a H&S Advisor with construction experience in groundworks or drainage?

Have you previously worked for a subcontractor as a H&S Advisor?

Job Details

• Location: Somerset
• Rate: £350 per day OUTSIDE IR35
• Duration: 6 months +
• Hours: 7:00am - 4:30pm
• Start: ASAP

A specialist construction contractor is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a major EV battery gigafactory project in Bridgwater.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale construction project, providing hands‑on H&S support across the site. There is also potential for the successful candidate to move onto a further 2‑year project in Wiltshire following completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across the project.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Review RAMS and other project documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and workforce engagement.
• Support the project team with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and challenge unsafe practices.
• Support incident reporting and investigations where required.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across site.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' construction H&S experience.
• Experience working on reasonably sized commercial construction projects.
• Groundworks and/or externals experience, including drainage, paving or landscaping.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• CSCS Card.

Desirable Requirements

• 5-8 years' construction H&S experience.
• Previous experience working for a subcontractor.
• Data centre, factory or large-scale commercial construction experience.
• NCRQ Level 6.
• First Aid qualification.