Health And Safety Advisor

Safety Talent; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tier one contractor is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to support major highways projects in the Peterborough region. This role demands substantial experience with significant highways schemes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with site teams on health and safety practices and must be comfortable in live traffic environments. This position offers a salary up to £65,000 and various benefits, including a company vehicle and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Training and development

Long term regional workload

Qualifications

• Must live within 90 min commute of Peterborough.
• Strong highways experience on major roads/motorways.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support Health and Safety across major highways projects.
• Carry out audits, inspections and routine site visits.
• Advise on safe systems of work and traffic management.

Skills

Strong highways experience

Comfortable working in live traffic

Confident influencing site teams

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Highways sector

Peterborough region

Salary up to £65,000 plus package

A leading tier one contractor is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their team supporting major highways projects in the Peterborough area. The role focuses on substantial highways schemes, including motorways, A roads, and dual carriageways. This position is not suitable for candidates with only minor works or small civils experience. This is a regional role, so you must live within a 45-minute radius of Peterborough and be able to travel to sites daily, as no lodge allowance is provided.

The company is looking for someone who understands the operational pressures and risks of major highways work. You will be working with supervisors, managers and traffic management teams on live assets, closures, night works and high risk activities.

Occasional nights and weekends will be a requirement. Do not apply for this job unless you are comfortable with this.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Health and Safety across major highways projects
• Carry out audits, inspections and routine site visits
• Advise on safe systems of work and traffic management arrangements
• Review and support the creation of RAMS and briefings
• Report unsafe conditions and help resolve site issues
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture

Requirements

• Must live within 90 min commute of Peterborough
• Strong highways experience on major roads/motorways
• Comfortable working in live traffic and TM environments
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Confident influencing site teams and operatives
• Full UK driving licence

The Ideal Candidate

• Someone with true highways experience
• Comfortable with closures, lane drops, night shifts and emergency works
• Able to build strong relationships with engineers and subcontractors
• Practical, calm and confident in fast moving environments
• Looking for a stable, long term regional role

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Training and development
• Long term regional workload with no lodging required