Referment
Health and Safety Advisor (25E269F)
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Join one of the UK's leading construction and engineering contractors.
Referment is partnering with a leading UK construction and engineering business to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley, including Reading, Oxford, and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Health & Safety professional to join a well-established contractor delivering high-value, technically complex projects while helping to drive an industry-leading safety culture.
If you're looking to work on large-scale projects where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As Health & Safety Advisor, you'll work closely with operational teams across multiple live construction sites, providing expert guidance to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
You'll be a trusted advisor to project teams, helping to embed a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with UK legislation and industry best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and safety reviews across major construction projects
- Develop, review, and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and Health & Safety training
- Advise site management and operational teams on Health & Safety best practice
- Monitor contractor performance and promote continual safety improvement
- Maintain accurate Health & Safety documentation, audits, and compliance records
- Champion a positive safety culture across multiple project teams
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About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about Health & Safety and enjoys working in fast-paced construction environments.
You'll Ideally Have
- Extensive experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or Health & Safety Manager within construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure
- Experience working for a UK main contractor or major infrastructure contractor
- Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
- Excellent understanding of CDM 2015
- NEBOSH Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma, or NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent)
- Experience conducting site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working across multiple live construction sites
- Full UK Driving Licence
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Desirable
- Experience on major infrastructure, utilities, energy, highways, rail, or large civil engineering projects
- Experience using Health & Safety management systems and reporting software
What's On Offer
- Join a respected and growing UK construction contractor
- Work on high-profile, complex infrastructure projects
- Long-term career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to genuinely influence Health & Safety performance across major projects
Location
This role covers projects across the Thames Valley, including Reading, Oxford, and surrounding areas. Regular site travel is required, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
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If you're an experienced Health & Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Manager, or SHEQ Advisor looking for your next challenge with a leading contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
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