Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Covering Devon & Cornwall (Office base in Plymouth or site-based across the region)
Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 + Car Package
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company

Sphere Solutions is partnering with a well-established regional construction company that places Health, Safety, and Quality at the heart of their operations. With a strong pipeline of projects across Devon and Cornwall, they are now looking to appoint a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to support their South West team.

About the Role

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with the SHE team to ensure best practices and compliance across multiple construction sites in Devon and Cornwall. You will be the go-to person for all health, safety, and environmental matters, ensuring that all sites operate in line with current legislation and company policies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about driving a positive health & safety culture and promoting continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

As a Health & Safety Advisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing on-site health & safety advice to site teams across Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall.
• Supporting the development and implementation of safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Preparing Construction Phase Plans and site-specific risk assessments.
• Assisting in writing and updating internal health & safety policies, strategies, and procedures.
• Carrying out regular site audits and safety inspections, identifying risks and advising on corrective actions.
• Collaborating with clients, project managers, and site teams to ensure health & safety requirements are fully understood and met.
• Contributing to maintaining and enhancing the company’s ISO/SMAS accreditations.

Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor within the construction industry (contracting environment preferred).
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, Risk Assessments, Construction Phase Plans, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, and Waste Management.
• The ability to build strong relationships with site teams, clients, and management.
• Full UK driving licence – travel across Devon & Cornwall will be required.

Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 per annum.
• Car package (company car or allowance).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, holiday allowance, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Next Steps

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Abbie or Jo at 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.