Health And Safety Advisor

Bryan & Armstrong; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 413,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan & Armstrong is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor (Nights) to support HS2 works on a site-based contract. You will work closely with construction teams and subcontractors to uphold high safety standards across a major infrastructure project.

The role requires practical H&S expertise, RAMS reviews, safe method planning and delivery, toolbox talks, and strong communication across all levels. This position is inside IR35 and pays per shift.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Relevant H&S advisory experience in major civils, infrastructure or heavy construction
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations
• Experience conducting site inspections, RAMS reviews and incident investigations

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible site presence and provide practical H&S guidance to supervisors and subcontractors
• Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours with actions followed through
• Review RAMS and challenge unsafe practices to identify improvements
• Support safe planning and delivery of high-risk construction activities
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefs and site inductions as required
• Support incident/near-miss investigations and share lessons learned
• Monitor compliance with project safety requirements and maintain H&S records
• Build strong working relationships to promote positive safety behaviours

Skills

RAMS review

Site inspections

CDM Regulations knowledge

HSE legislation knowledge

Safety leadership

Incident investigations

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

CSCS card

NEBOSH Diploma (or progress towards)

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - (Nights)

Location: Site based - HS2 projects

Assignment Rate: £300-£400 per shift - dependent on experience (Inside IR35)

Job Type: Contract

Start Date: ASAP

We are supporting a contractor in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Advisor (Nights) 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

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.