Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor 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