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Location: Canning Town, London
Salary: £32,000 – £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview

A leading civil engineering and structures contractor is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support site operations on projects based in Canning Town, London. The role will involve working closely with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance are maintained across all activities.

This is a site‑focused role, requiring a proactive HSE professional with strong experience in civil engineering and structural works.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day health, safety and environmental support and advice to project managers, site managers, supervisors and the workforce on civil engineering and structural projects.

Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours, identifying hazards, unsafe practices and poor standards, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out.

Advise site teams on the management of high‑risk activities including structural works, temporary works, excavations, lifting operations, working at height, confined spaces and plant operations.

Review, prepare and approve risk assessments, method statements, permits and construction phase documentation, ensuring they are suitable, compliant and communicated effectively to site operatives.

Promote a positive health and safety culture on site through engagement with the workforce, delivery of site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety briefings.

Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, producing detailed reports, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.

Maintain accurate health, safety and environmental records, including inspection reports, incident data and performance statistics, contributing to internal and client reporting.

Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of company health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and management systems.

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, environmental regulations and industry best practice.

Liaise with clients, principal contractors, subcontractors and regulatory bodies during site inspections, audits and meetings.

Support external audits and accreditation requirements such as ISO standards, CHAS, SMAS or similar schemes.

Monitor subcontractor compliance with health and safety requirements, reviewing documentation and on‑site practices and providing guidance or corrective action where necessary.

Required Experience

Proven experience working as an HSE Advisor or Health & Safety Advisor within the civil engineering, structural or construction sector.

Strong experience working on live construction sites with an understanding of the risks associated with civils and structural works.

Demonstrated ability to carry out site inspections, audits and accident investigations.

Confident advising and influencing site teams and management on health and safety matters.

Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) essential.
NEBOSH Construction Certificate desirable.
CSCS Card required.
Good knowledge of CDM Regulations essential.