Overview
In this role you will provide proactive health and safety support across a major civil infrastructure project. You’ll work with site teams, engineers, and subcontractors to uphold company procedures, client requirements, and legislation. You will help drive a positive safety culture and continuous improvement on the project. This is a hands-on role with a clear impact on project risk, compliance, and operational safety.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Company car or car allowance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Long-term career progression
- Opportunity to work on flagship infrastructure projects
- Other company benefits
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and UK health & safety legislation
- Support site teams with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Deliver toolbox talks, site briefings, and health & safety inductions
- Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain high safety standards
- Assist with development and implementation of project HSEQ initiatives
- Produce reports and maintain accurate health & safety records
- Build strong relationships with operational teams to promote a positive behavioural safety culture
- Support external audits and client inspections as required
Key requirements
- Previous Health & Safety Advisor experience within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
- Experience with Tier 1 or principal contractor is highly desirable
- Knowledge of earthworks, highways, rail, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects advantageous
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
- Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH, CertIOSH or working towards)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- communication
- stakeholder management
- team collaboration
- risk assessments
- method statements
- safe systems of work
HSE Advisor (Midlands) employer: SSA Group
At GEDA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the East Midlands, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role. With competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced family-friendly policies, we create a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on exciting construction projects.
