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Health & Safety Advisor

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fareham

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid working with UK travel)

Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £30,000–£40,000 + £7,000 car allowance + excellent benefits

Essential: A full driving license / on-site "muddy boots" experience / happy with UK-wide travel 2-5 times per month.

About the Role

We’re proud to be partnering exclusively with a well-established organisation working across complex, high-risk engineering environments. As they continue to strengthen their culture of health, safety, environmental and quality excellence, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor (SHEQ) to join their team in Fareham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in dynamic, multi-stakeholder settings and is passionate about continuous improvement. While based in Fareham, some UK-wide travel will be required a few times each month.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and implement Health & Safety policies and systems throughout project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with internal frameworks and industry best practices

Provide guidance and support to project teams and departments on SHEQ matters, including training, coaching, and procedural compliance

Contribute to key deliverables such as:

Input into tenders and pre-construction documentation

On-site implementation of health, safety, and quality initiatives

Incident investigation, analysis, and reporting of trends and lessons learned

Maintain the legal register and ensure the SHEQ management system reflects current legislation

Prepare SHEQ data for regular reporting and management reviews

Represent the organisation in SHEQ matters with clients, subcontractors, and partners

Lead and support audits, including internal reviews and client or subcontractor assessments

Drive engagement and accountability for SHEQ processes across teams

Translate policies into clear, practical business processes

Be a visible and values-driven advocate for SHEQ across the organisation

Candidate Profile

Essential:

1–3 years of experience in a SHEQ-related role, ideally within construction, engineering, or other regulated project environments. On-site "muddy boots" experience is essential.

Understanding of continuous improvement principles within SHEQ systems

Awareness of high-risk operational activities and relevant equipment

Desirable:

NVQ Level 5 Diploma or BSc in a technical or engineering discipline

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Auditor or Lead Auditor qualifications (ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001)

Experience contributing to tenders and early-stage project planning

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working: Based in Fareham with up to two days of remote working per week. Occasional UK travel required

Excellent benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare and flexible benefits

Option to buy additional leave

Free parking and on-site refreshments

Career development: Structured training and development, both in-house and external

Supportive team culture: Work within a collaborative SHEQ function reporting to an experienced SHEQ Manager, with access to mentorship and ongoing engagement

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