Flexible Health & Safety Advisor: Highways & Infrastructure

Tarrant Howl Ltd; Colne; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Healthcare cash plan

Contributory pension

Life assurance

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional training and development

Discount schemes

Job summary

Tarrant Howl Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support highways maintenance across Cambridgeshire. You will work with operators, managers and contractors delivering practical safety guidance, inspections and incident investigations to maintain high safety standards.

Role offers flexible depots, travel across sites, and proactive safety culture development. NEBOSH certification and UK driving licence are preferred, with opportunities for professional development within a major UK

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or SHE advisory role, ideally within highways maintenance, civil engineering, construction or infrastructure
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or an equivalent qualification
• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, risk management and safe systems of work
• Understanding of the CDM Regulations and their application to construction or infrastructure activities
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and supporting incident investigations
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with operational teams, contractors and senior management
• Practical, proactive approach to identifying risks and developing workable solutions
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload across multiple locations
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Additional qualifications or experience that would be advantageous: NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ5/6, IOSH membership, ISO 45001/14001/9001, SEATS qualification

Responsibilities

• Providing practical Health & Safety advice and support to operational teams across highways maintenance activities
• Undertaking regular site inspections, audits and safety monitoring visits
• Supporting the identification, assessment and management of operational risks
• Ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations and safe systems of work
• Assisting with incident investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions
• Working closely with site teams, supervisors and contractors to promote safe working practices
• Delivering safety briefings, coaching and guidance to improve awareness and engagement
• Monitoring Health & Safety performance, identifying trends and recommending improvements
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and compliance documentation
• Supporting Health & Safety colleagues on other infrastructure contracts across East Anglia when required

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Risk assessment

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tarrant Howl Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support highways maintenance across Cambridgeshire. You will work with operators, managers and contractors delivering practical safety guidance, inspections and incident investigations to maintain high safety standards.

Role offers flexible depots, travel across sites, and proactive safety culture development. NEBOSH certification and UK driving licence are preferred, with opportunities for professional development within a major UK