SHEQ Health & Safety Advisor – Bristol / South West
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum
Package: Lodge allowance, vehicle or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Sector: Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure
Overview
SEDR Recruitment is partnering with a national civil engineering and earthworks contractor to appoint a SHEQ Health & Safety Advisor for a major infrastructure programme in the South West.
This business is one of the most forward-thinking names in UK heavy civils — known for investment in new plant, genuine internal progression, and a safety culture driven by collaboration, not compliance.
The appointed advisor will take a hands-on role supporting operational delivery on a large-scale bulk earthworks and remediation contract, working closely with site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
Why Join This Business
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Modern, well-resourced projects: The company operates one of the most advanced plant fleets in the UK, delivering earthworks and infrastructure projects up to £100M in value.
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Progression built in: Many of their senior SHEQ staff have grown internally into management roles — they invest in people who want to build a long-term career.
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Collaborative, respected culture: Their teams are known for being approachable, professional, and solutions-focused, where safety and performance go hand in hand.
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UK-wide opportunity: With live works across infrastructure, remediation, and environmental improvement schemes, the role offers future progression across a range of sectors.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide proactive, site-based HSE advice and coaching to operational teams and subcontractors
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Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours to promote best practice
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Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training to all levels of staff
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Lead and support investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts
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Review, update, and maintain project-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
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Monitor performance and prepare accurate monthly SHEQ performance reports
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Drive behavioural safety and continuous improvement through engagement and visibility
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Liaise confidently with client SHE representatives and contribute to review meetings
Requirements
Essential
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Previous experience in a Health & Safety or SHEQ role within civil engineering, earthworks, or major construction
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NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
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In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and on-site compliance requirements
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Practical, approachable, and capable of influencing at site level
Desirable
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Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management systems
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Experience delivering safety initiatives across multiple projects
Package & Benefits
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£55,000 – £65,000 per annum
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Lodge allowance for travel and site work
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Vehicle or car allowance
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Private healthcare and annual performance bonus
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Genuine scope for promotion into regional or senior SHEQ roles
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV or contact Daniel Lewis at SEDR Recruitment for a confidential discussion.