Contract HSE Advisor

Boyd Recruitment; Dalton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a civil engineering project in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in civil engineering, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include site support, conducting audits, and promoting a positive safety culture. The position offers a competitive contract day rate and long-term project potential, with an immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive contract day rate

Long-term project potential

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across site operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, company procedures, and project requirements.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, producing reports.

Skills

Health & Safety in civil engineering

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Influencing site teams

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

CSCS card

Job description

Contract Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Project: Civil Engineering Project
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Start: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

Boyd Recruitment are currently working on behalf of a leading Civil Engineering contractor who are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a civil engineering project in Newcastle on a contract basis.

This is a site-based role, ideal for a proactive H&S professional with strong civil engineering experience who can drive safe working practices, support site teams, and ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across site operations
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, company procedures, and project requirements
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety tours
• Support the production, review, and implementation of RAMS
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings
• Investigate incidents and near misses, producing reports and corrective actions
• Work closely with site management to promote a positive safety culture

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum)
• CSCS card (essential)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and influence site teams

Desirable

• Experience on highways, utilities, structures, or heavy civils projects

What s on Offer

• Competitive contract day rate
• Long-term project potential
• Immediate start on a well-run civil engineering scheme
• Supportive project and commercial team