At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety, health and wellbeing initiatives on major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor with a commitment to safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on site safety and promote a positive wellbeing culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in SHW roles within civil engineering and strong compliance knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor to join a leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor. In this role, you will provide proactive safety, health and wellbeing support across a major highways infrastructure project, helping to ensure safe, compliant and efficient site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive SHW leadership across a major infrastructure project, ensuring safe, healthy and compliant site operations.
- Act as the project's SHW lead, advising and supporting operational teams while driving consistent safety standards.
- Deliver site inductions, daily SHW engagement activities, inspections and behavioural safety observations.
- Lead incident investigations, complete root cause analysis and ensure lessons learned are effectively communicated.
- Monitor SHW performance, maintain reporting dashboards and ensure accurate compliance reporting.
- Support internal audits, assurance reviews and SHW communication initiatives across the project.
What's on Offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave
- Hybrid working where operationally possible
- Enhanced family leave
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
About You
- You will be detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and a commitment to compliance.
- Calm and effective when working under pressure.
- Collaborative and approachable, able to build strong working relationships across operational teams.
- A confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive decision-maker with a coaching approach to health and safety.
- Passionate about promoting a positive safety, health and wellbeing culture.
Experience & Qualifications
- You should have experience in a Safety, Health and Wellbeing role within civil engineering, highways, rail or other major infrastructure environments.
- Experience supporting or managing SHW across complex or multi-site projects.
- Strong understanding of SHW challenges associated with large infrastructure projects.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, audits and driving compliance improvements.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
- Experience analysing SHW performance data and producing reports.
- An established network within client and contractor SHW communities (desirable).
- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable).
- IOSH membership or working towards Chartered status.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Safety, Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS).
- Mental Health First Aid qualification (preferred).
- Additional environmental, quality or wellbeing qualifications (desirable).
Equal Opportunities
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where required.
SHEQ Advisor employer: OH Sourcing Ltd
Join a leading UK manufacturer in South West England, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Health & Safety strategy within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and values employee engagement, offering robust growth opportunities and the chance to influence senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. With a commitment to a positive safety culture, this is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their field.
