Sheq Advisor

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.