Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor

Location: South Bristol
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package
Contract: 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor to join an established main contractor delivering a significant construction project in South Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional to take a leading role in maintaining and improving health, safety and environmental standards across a busy construction environment.

Working closely with the site management team and reporting into the SHEQ Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, promoting a positive safety culture and supporting the safe delivery of the project.

The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus package, with an immediate start available for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive health, safety and environmental culture across the project and supply chain.

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring appropriate controls are established for high-risk activities.

• Work closely with site management teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant HSE legislation.

• Assist with the preparation, implementation and ongoing review of Construction Health, Safety and Environmental Plans.

• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, producing reports and recommendations to prevent recurrence.

• Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and relevant training.

• Monitor environmental compliance, including COSHH requirements, waste management and environmental best practice.

• Support external audits, inspections and engagement with regulatory bodies.

• Maintain accurate SHE documentation, inspection records and performance reports.

Experience & Qualifications

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have gained substantial experience working within a main contracting environment, ideally on large-scale construction projects.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a construction Health & Safety advisory position.

• NEBOSH Construction qualification.

• CSCS card.

• Recognised First Aid at Work qualification.

• Proven experience conducting site inspections, audits, incident investigations and risk assessments.

• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction industry best practice.

• Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks and presenting reports to management.

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with site teams, subcontractors and senior management.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or established Tier 2 main contractor.

• IOSH or IIRSM membership.

• NEBOSH Fire or Environmental qualifications.

• Knowledge of temporary works, lifting operations, traffic management and other high-risk construction activities.

• Experience with environmental management systems and ISO standards.

• Temporary Works Coordinator or relevant additional safety qualifications.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• Competitive additional benefits package.

• Long-term opportunity on a substantial construction project.

• Initial 2-year fixed-term contract.

• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced construction management team.

• Immediate start available.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation