Health and Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Health Safety & Environmental Advisor to influence safety standards across the central region in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH certification, experience in a similar role, and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, along with a car allowance and additional benefits. Both site visits and flexible work from home options are available.

Benefits

Company van or £4,500 car allowance plus fuel card

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus Scheme

Nest Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate required.
• Experience in a similar Health & Safety role.
• Knowledge of groundworks/civils is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold high Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits.
• Lead safety initiatives and campaigns.
• Support investigations into incidents.
• Advise on safe systems of work.
• Coordinate training needs analysis.

Skills

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence

Job description

Are you looking for the opportunity to shape and influence Health & Safety across a fast-growing civils contractor? We re supporting a leading groundworks and infrastructure business in their search for an Health Safety & Environmental Advisor to cover the central region. This is a people-focused company that has grown rapidly over the last five years, now looking to strengthen their safety function with someone who can drive standards forward. The role will be covering sites across Bedfordshire/Central Region, with a blend of site visits, occasional office time and flexibility to work from home.

Health & Safety Advisor - £45,000 to £55,000 + Car Allowance/Van + Package Groundworks/Civil Engineering - Bedfordshire/Central Region ID: (phone number removed)

What s in it for you?

• £45,000 - £55,000 Salary
• Company van or £4,500 car allowance plus fuel card.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Bonus Scheme
• Nest Pension
• Career progression with opportunities to make your mark in a growing safety team.

The role will involve:

• Working closely with management teams to set and uphold high HS&E standards.
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and producing reports to inform decision making.
• Leading on improvements, initiatives and campaigns to develop the safety culture.
• Supporting investigations, identifying root causes and putting effective controls in place.
• Advising operational teams and helping develop safe systems of work (RAMS, SSOW).
• Coordinating training needs analysis and arranging courses to support development.
• Building positive relationships with clients, supply chain, regulators and auditors.

What we re looking for:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum).
• Experience in a similar H&S role (groundworks/civils experience desirable).
• Strong communication and influencing skills able to engage at all levels.

Interested? Apply Today!