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