Health and Safety Advisor

A respected and long-established Civil Engineering contractor, delivering complex infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, coastal, and flood protection, is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support the business across multiple sites in the South of England. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000, plus excellent benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced HSW professional to join a growing and dynamic business committed to health, safety, and employee wellbeing.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Health and Safety professional looking to develop their career within a progressive, supportive team, contributing directly to the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

• Circa £45,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% matched)
• Private healthcare
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Ongoing professional development and support towards CMIOSH

• Work closely with project teams and the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to ensure compliance with safety legislation and company standards
• Supporting a proactive safety culture across sites.
• Support the delivery and continual improvement of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing practices across civil engineering and marine infrastructure projects.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks, ensuring high standards are upheld.
• Provide practical, hands-on advice to operational teams to maintain CDM 2015 compliance and meet internal H&S policies and procedures.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Promote wellbeing initiatives and mental health awareness across project sites.
• Maintain accurate records and produce safety reports to support site and business-wide decision making.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar H&S advisory role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate (minimum); working towards further qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 5 or NEBOSH Diploma) desirable.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and health and safety management systems.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage with site-based teams and subcontractors.
• CSCS card essential; Mental Health First Aid or SEATS training desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence required; travel to multiple sites expected.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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