Health and Safety Advisor

Are you ready to step into an autonomous health and safety role with long–term stability and industry investment?

We re recruiting a Health and Safety Advisor to join a well–established Utilities and Civil Engineering organisation with a varied portfolio of projects in the Northwest. You ll support operational teams across Cumbria, playing a key role in the maintenance and upgrade of essential infrastructure.

This is a hands–on, field–based role with the flexibility to manage your own diary and influence safety culture across a broad range of work activities and projects.

You ll be part of a wider experienced health, safety, environment and quality team, reporting into an experienced Health and Safety Manager, and engaging daily with operational colleagues and contractors on site.

Key duties of the Health and Safety Advisor:

• Deliver safety support across a wide range of infrastructure sites in Cumbria.
• Maintain strong relationships with operational teams and contractors.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and site–based interventions.
• Provide guidance on HSG47, working at height, and other key risk areas.
• Input into safety initiatives and behavioural improvements across projects.
• Monitor and report on safety performance and compliance.

Why you should apply for this Health and Safety Advisor role:

• Join a regulated and well–funded infrastructure operator with long–term investment secured.
• Work with the client directly on high–impact projects.
• Autonomy to plan your working week and manage your own diary.
• Be part of a collaborative and established HSEQ team.
• GBP45,000 GBP50,000 salary depending on experience.
• 10.5% annual bonus, car allowance, and a great pension scheme.
• 40–hour week with flexibility in working hours.

Please apply if you:

• Hold a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (Diploma is desirable).
• Have experience in the Utilities, Civil Engineering, Construction or Infrastructure sectors.
• Are familiar with HSG47 and working at height protocols.
• Are confident working independently and communicating with site teams.
• Are flexible and dependable, with a practical and approachable style.

If you re ready for a field–based health and safety role with genuine autonomy and long–term prospects, we d love to hear from you.