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Health & Safety Advisor
Devon & Somerset | Permanent
Our client is a respected and well-established regional construction company that places Health, Safety, and Quality at the heart of everything they do. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects across Devon and Somerset, they are now looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor to strengthen their SHE team and support site-based operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that takes pride in delivering high-quality projects while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Role Overview
As Health & Safety Advisor, you will be a key member of the SHE team, promoting and embedding a positive health & safety culture across multiple live sites. You will act as a trusted advisor to project teams, ensuring, best practice, and continuous improvement in all aspects of site safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice, guidance, and support to site teams on all aspects of Health & Safety.
- Develop and maintain safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and review Construction Phase Plans.
- Produce and monitor risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Support internal Health & Safety documentation, policies, and strategies.
- Collaborate with clients and site teams to drive a culture of safety-first and shared responsibility.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO, SMAS, and other recognised accreditations.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role within the construction industry.
- NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential).
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, risk management, fire safety, manual handling, and waste management.
- Confident in preparing and implementing Construction Phase Plans.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
- Full UK driving licence (travel across Devon & Somerset required).
How to Apply
For an informal discussion, please contact Jo on (phone number removed), or apply as instructed.
Sphere Solutions ismarket leaders in recruitment for the built environment across the South West & Wales. With regional offices in Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Gloucester, Southampton, Taunton, and Truro, we work closely with contractors, developers, civil engineers, and their supply chains to connect the right people with the right opportunities.
