Hse Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor – Major Civils Project (Hampshire)

Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / HSE

About the Role

We’re recruiting a site‑based Health & Safety Advisor to join a major UK civil engineering project in Hampshire. You’ll work alongside an experienced H&S Manager and wider site team, providing hands‑on support, coaching, monitoring and guidance to ensure safe, compliant and efficient site operations.

This is a long‑term opportunity offering progression, professional development and exposure to large‑scale infrastructure works. You’ll report to the Project Contracts Director, Contracts Manager and Senior HSE Manager, becoming a key part of the project’s HSE function.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day H&S support, coaching and mentoring to site teams

• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks

• Support incident management, investigations and reporting

• Advise on RAMS, safe systems of work, risk assessments and contractor management

• Deliver briefings, toolbox talks and safety inductions

• Champion ISO 45001 compliance and continuous improvement

• Liaise with clients, regulators, H&S specialists and internal stakeholders

• Contribute to company‑wide HSE initiatives and behavioural safety programmes

• Assist with documentation, reporting, bid support and accreditation processes

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate (NEBOSH Diploma desirable)

• Tech IOSH / Cert IOSH (or working towards chartered status)

• Experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor preferred

• Strong communication skills — written, verbal and presentation

• Confident engaging with workforce, contractors, clients and regulators

• Self‑motivated, organised, reliable and proactive

• Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

• Full UK driving licence

• Willingness to travel and stay away when required

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary

• Company pension scheme

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Ongoing training, development and professional support

• Company vehicle or car allowance (role dependent)

• Long‑term career progression within a growing civil engineering business