Health & Safety Advisor - Suffolk

Health & Safety Advisor

My client, a leading civil engineering contractor is currently looking for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their team at Sizewell C. This is a hands-on role for someone who genuinely cares about keeping people safe and wants to play a key part in delivering projects the right way. It would suit someone from a civil engineering or construction background who is comfortable working on busy sites and supporting teams at every level.

What’s on offer:

• A role that makes a difference – you’ll be directly involved in helping deliver safe, incident-free projects.

• Career development – work alongside an experienced team and continue to build your knowledge and skills.

• Team-focused environment – collaborate closely with site teams, clients and subcontractors.

• Ongoing learning – keep up to date with legislation, best practice and contribute to training and improvements across the business.

The role:

• Act as a key member of the project delivery team, supporting health and safety across site activities.

• Review and advise on risk assessments, method statements and site health & safety plans.

• Chair monthly HSEQ forward planning meetings.

• Carry out site inspections and audits.

• Attend and represent the business at client and subcontractor safety meetings.

• Investigate incidents and accidents, prepare reports and follow up on corrective actions.

• Communicate safety updates and initiatives to the workforce.

• Work closely with the HSQE Director, contributing to project reports and procedure reviews.

• Develop and deliver health and safety training.

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and client requirements.

Experience & knowledge:

• Strong background in civil engineering or construction, with experience in areas such as groundworks, drainage, structures and lifting operations.

• Good working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.

• Understanding of CDM 2015 duties and responsibilities.

Skills:

• Confident communicator with good IT skills.

• Able to positively influence site teams and promote a strong safety culture.

• Proactive and practical approach to health and safety management.

• Comfortable delivering training and supporting staff development.

• Able to work cooperatively with clients, subcontractors and site teams.

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH (General and/or Construction) or equivalent.

• IOSH membership.

• CSCS card.

• Full UK driving licence (required for site visits).