Health & Safety Advisor – (Contract)
Location: Site based – HS2 projectsAssignment Rate: £300-£400 p/d – dependent on experience (Inside IR35)Job Type: ContractStart Date: ASAP
We are supporting a contractor in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support its works on HS2.
This is a hands‑on, site-based contract role, working closely with construction teams and subcontractors to maintain high safety standards across a major infrastructure project.
The position would suit a proactive H&S professional with experience in major civils, infrastructure or similarly complex construction environments.
The Role
You will provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to site teams, helping ensure work is planned and delivered safely, in accordance with legislation, project requirements and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a visible site presence, providing practical H&S guidance to supervisors, operatives and subcontractors
- Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours, ensuring actions are followed through to completion
- Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), challenging unsafe practices and identifying improvements
- Support the safe planning and delivery of high-risk construction activities
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and site inductions as required
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, helping identify causes and share lessons learned
- Monitor compliance with company and HS2 project safety requirements
- Maintain accurate H&S records and contribute to project safety reporting
- Build strong working relationships with site teams to encourage positive safety behaviours
Essential Requirements
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent
- Relevant H&S advisory experience within major civils, infrastructure or heavy construction
- Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations
- Experience conducting site inspections, reviewing RAMS and supporting incident investigations
- Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviour and communicate effectively at all levels
- A practical, collaborative approach to improving site safety
Desirable
- Previous experience on another major infrastructure programme
- Experience working with a Tier 1 contractor or specialist subcontractor
- Relevant CSCS card
- NEBOSH Diploma or progress towards further professional qualifications
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