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H&S Advisor

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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Leiston, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Contract/Project
Health & Safety Advisor

Rate: £50-£65k + car allowance & package

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston

Sector: Civils / Groundworks

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a major civils project at Sizewell C. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive H&S professional from a civil engineering or groundworks background to play a key role on a high-profile, safety-critical scheme.

The successful candidate will support the project delivery teams on site, taking ownership of the Health, Safety and Environmental agenda and ensuring systems, standards and best practice are embedded across all works.

The Role

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will be a visible and integral part of the project team, working collaboratively with site management, the client, subcontractors and the workforce to help deliver accident and incident-free projects.

You’ll be responsible for implementing, monitoring and continually improving the company’s H&S management systems while promoting a positive safety culture across civils and groundworks activities.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a key member of the Project Delivery Team, supporting safe project delivery

Advise site teams on RAMS, task briefings, site H&S plans and general safety matters

Chair monthly HSEQ forward planning meetings, carry out audits and inspections, and ensure close-out of non-conformances

Represent the business at client and subcontractor safety meetings, including pre-start meetings

Lead on accident investigations, reporting, and the production of company-wide safety bulletins

Communicate safety initiatives, alerts and notices to site teams and the wider workforce

Liaise closely with the HSQE Director / Head of H&S, producing monthly project summaries and attending weekly HSEQ reviews

Support the development and delivery of in-house safety training and presentations

Ensure client H&S standards and specifications are understood and implemented on site

Drive compliance with HSE legislation, CDM 2015, and best practice across all activities

Experience & Knowledge Required

Proven experience working on civil engineering or construction projects, ideally within:

Groundworks & drainage

Earthworks

Reinforced concrete

Temporary works

Structures & lifting operations

Strong understanding of UK H&S and Environmental legislation

Sound knowledge of CDM 2015 roles and responsibilities

Experience working to client-specific H&S standards

Skills & Attributes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confident engaging with clients, site teams and the supply chain

Ability to positively influence behaviour and improve safety culture

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Strong organisational and IT skills

Able to train, coach and develop others in H&S best practice

Full UK driving licence (travel between sites required)

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV or for further information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office

Reference: 225308092

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H&S Advisor

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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library

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Leiston, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Contract/Project
Health & Safety Advisor

Rate: £50-£65k + car allowance & package

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston

Sector: Civils / Groundworks

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a major civils project at Sizewell C. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive H&S professional from a civil engineering or groundworks background to play a key role on a high-profile, safety-critical scheme.

The successful candidate will support the project delivery teams on site, taking ownership of the Health, Safety and Environmental agenda and ensuring systems, standards and best practice are embedded across all works.

The Role

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will be a visible and integral part of the project team, working collaboratively with site management, the client, subcontractors and the workforce to help deliver accident and incident-free projects.

You’ll be responsible for implementing, monitoring and continually improving the company’s H&S management systems while promoting a positive safety culture across civils and groundworks activities.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a key member of the Project Delivery Team, supporting safe project delivery

Advise site teams on RAMS, task briefings, site H&S plans and general safety matters

Chair monthly HSEQ forward planning meetings, carry out audits and inspections, and ensure close-out of non-conformances

Represent the business at client and subcontractor safety meetings, including pre-start meetings

Lead on accident investigations, reporting, and the production of company-wide safety bulletins

Communicate safety initiatives, alerts and notices to site teams and the wider workforce

Liaise closely with the HSQE Director / Head of H&S, producing monthly project summaries and attending weekly HSEQ reviews

Support the development and delivery of in-house safety training and presentations

Ensure client H&S standards and specifications are understood and implemented on site

Drive compliance with HSE legislation, CDM 2015, and best practice across all activities

Experience & Knowledge Required

Proven experience working on civil engineering or construction projects, ideally within:

Groundworks & drainage

Earthworks

Reinforced concrete

Temporary works

Structures & lifting operations

Strong understanding of UK H&S and Environmental legislation

Sound knowledge of CDM 2015 roles and responsibilities

Experience working to client-specific H&S standards

Skills & Attributes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confident engaging with clients, site teams and the supply chain

Ability to positively influence behaviour and improve safety culture

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Strong organisational and IT skills

Able to train, coach and develop others in H&S best practice

Full UK driving licence (travel between sites required)

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV or for further information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office
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Reference: 225308092

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