Health & Safety Advisor
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Location: Plymouth
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
We are working with a well-established organisation within the construction and operational sector to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their growing team in Plymouth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident safety professional who is passionate about driving a positive health & safety culture across live construction, refurbishment, and operational environments.
Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in promoting best practice, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across all aspects of HSE performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert health & safety guidance across construction, refurbishment, and operational activities
* Act as a visible safety leader, promoting a proactive and positive H&S culture on site
* Strong focus on CDM Regulations 2015 compliance and best practice
* Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Deliver and coordinate inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing H&S training
* Support contractor management, including onboarding, audits, and performance monitoring
* ISO 45001
* Review and approve RAMS, safe systems of work, and permits
* Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
* Maintain and improve Health & Safety Management Systems
* Monitor, analyse, and report on HSE performance and trends
* Liaise with external bodies, including the HSE, during inspections and audits
About You
* Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
* NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety (essential)
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within construction, heavy industry, or processing environments
* Strong understanding of ISO 45001 (and ISO 14001 desirable)
* Experience conducting incident investigations using methods such as Root Cause Analysis or ICAM
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and H&S management systems
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
* Environmental qualifications
What’s on Offer
* Salary £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
* Permanent, stable position
* Opportunity to work across varied construction and operational environments
* Strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement
* Supportive senior H&S leadership team
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
Next steps:
For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Cat on (phone number removed) or apply as instructed.
Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
We are working with a well-established organisation within the construction and operational sector to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their growing team in Plymouth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident safety professional who is passionate about driving a positive health & safety culture across live construction, refurbishment, and operational environments.
Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in promoting best practice, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across all aspects of HSE performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert health & safety guidance across construction, refurbishment, and operational activities
* Act as a visible safety leader, promoting a proactive and positive H&S culture on site
* Strong focus on CDM Regulations 2015 compliance and best practice
* Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Deliver and coordinate inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing H&S training
* Support contractor management, including onboarding, audits, and performance monitoring
* ISO 45001
* Review and approve RAMS, safe systems of work, and permits
* Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
* Maintain and improve Health & Safety Management Systems
* Monitor, analyse, and report on HSE performance and trends
* Liaise with external bodies, including the HSE, during inspections and audits
About You
* Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
* NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety (essential)
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within construction, heavy industry, or processing environments
* Strong understanding of ISO 45001 (and ISO 14001 desirable)
* Experience conducting incident investigations using methods such as Root Cause Analysis or ICAM
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and H&S management systems
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
* Environmental qualifications
What’s on Offer
* Salary £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
* Permanent, stable position
* Opportunity to work across varied construction and operational environments
* Strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement
* Supportive senior H&S leadership team
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
Next steps:
For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Cat on (phone number removed) or apply as instructed.
Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas