Health Safety Environment Advisor

Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor

Location: Based from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, with regular travel to project sites across the South of England

Salary: £45,000 + Car or Car Allowance

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Sector: Construction | Civil Engineering | Rail | Housing

D7 Recruitment is proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s leading ground engineering companies in the search for an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor . This is a key position offering hands-on involvement across major infrastructure and housing projects, with a focus on safety, compliance, and proactive engagement.

About the Role

This position is based out of the company’s head office in Kirkby-in-Ashfield , with regular travel required to sites located throughout the South of England . As the primary point of contact for Health, Safety, and Environmental matters within the Piling, Housing, and Rail divisions, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a strong safety culture across all levels of operation.

Reporting to the Senior HSE Manager, you’ll have autonomy to manage your workload, plan site visits, and support both on-site and office-based teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and company policies
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Deliver toolbox talks and lead safety briefings and meetings
• Investigate and report on incidents, near misses, and ensure lessons are communicated
• Provide day-to-day HSE guidance to project and site management teams
• Support the development and review of RAMS
• Promote a proactive health and safety culture, directly engaging with the workforce
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders on all HSE matters
• Support pre-construction risk identification and compliance planning

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within construction, civil engineering, or rail
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and UK Health & Safety law
• Valid CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites in the South
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• IT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• Temporary Works awareness
• PUWER trained

Personal Attributes

• Confident, self-motivated, and capable of working independently
• Passionate about health, safety, and environmental standards
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to build rapport across all levels
• Willing to challenge unsafe practices and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with a proactive mindset and positive attitude

To apply , please submit your CV