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
