Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Up to £60,000 + Benefits + Structured CPD
Senior Health and Safety Advisor (Permanent, Full-Time)
Plymouth - Major Infrastructure Project (Site-Based)
Leading UK Infrastructure & Engineering Delivery Partner

Search is exclusively supporting a leading UK infrastructure delivery organisation as they appoint a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to support a flagship, multi-faceted major project in Plymouth.

This role sits within a nationally recognised engineering and infrastructure group delivering complex programmes across regulated and nationally significant sectors. This role will be supporting a high-profile refurbishment project involving demolition, heavy civils and multi-disciplinary construction activities.

This is not a roaming regional role. You will be embedded on one significant, complex project.

Why this could be a strong move for you

• Exposure to a major, technically challenging infrastructure scheme
• Structured SHE governance within a large, established group
• Genuine CPD and development support
• Opportunity to influence performance through data, assurance and contractor engagement

This role would suit someone who enjoys operating within structured systems, analysing performance trends and influencing improvement across a complex contractor environment.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the Contract Leadership Team in delivery of the Group SHE Management System
• Providing independent and objective oversight of SHE performance
• Supporting assurance programmes and contractor compliance activities
• Reviewing inspection quality and ensuring effective close out of findings
• Supporting investigations of incidents and unplanned events
• Analysing SHE data to identify trends and support data-led improvement plans
• Coaching operational teams and supply chain partners on compliance and best practice
• Supporting delivery of annual SHE objectives

You will operate in a client-facing, governance-heavy environment where process, reporting accuracy and communication standards are critical.

What you will need

• Construction or Civil Engineering project experience
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum)
• Strong working knowledge of UK construction legislation
• Ability to operate confidently within structured systems and digital reporting environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across contractor and client teams

This is a Senior Advisor position with salary available up to £60,000 depending on experience.

If you are currently operating at Advisor level on complex schemes and looking for a long-term permanent opportunity with development and progression potential, this could be a strong next step.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Search directly.