Health And Safety Advisor

Howard Civil Engineering are a civil engineering and groundworkers contractor working with some of the largest names in the industry. We work either as a sub-contractor to Tier 1 builders or as principal contractor, it is integral to the role you maintain our high health and safety standards whilst achieving the most from your managed sites.

HCE are seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Advisor to be based on a new exciting project close to the I-Port in Doncaster. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance are maintained throughout the project.

Howard Civil Engineering expect the Health and safety Advisor to be site based during the whole scheme. The project consists of new public highway construction, drainage including culvert and attenuation ponds, substations and a large permeable tarmac van park.

The successful candidate should have proven experience within a civil engineering capacity, hold NEBOSH and ideally have a relevant degree.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with current HSE legislation, company policies, and site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and audits, ensuring corrective actions are tracked and closed out.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inductions to all site personnel and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommending preventative measures.
• Support site management in the development and implementation of safe systems of work (RAMS).
• Liaise with external bodies (e.g. HSE, local authorities) and attend site meetings as required.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, training, and visible leadership.
• Maintain all health and safety documentation and assist with monthly SHEQ reporting.

Requirements:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a health and safety role within the civil engineering or construction industry
• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• CSCS Card (Professional or Manager level)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• TechIOSH or GradIOSH membership (desirable)
• Temporary Works Coordinator/ Awareness Training (desirable)
• First Aid at Work certificate (desirable)
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects (e.g. highways, bridges, earthworks, utilities)

Personal Requirements:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Confident in dealing with contractors and operational teams
• Able to influence positive behaviours on site
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Word and Excel

Package:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 days holiday increasing by one every year of service up to 30
• Pension.
• Car allowance / Fuel card.
• Company laptop/phone.
• Progression and development opportunities.
• Volunteering policy opt in.