Health And Safety Advisor

Principal People; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Options

CPD, Development & Progression Support

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to support a major infrastructure framework across Yorkshire. The role focuses on pipeline installation, heavy civils, excavations and water main replacement, with a hands-on, proactive safety approach.

You will influence decision-making, support the project lifecycle and partner with operations to promote a positive HS&E culture. Hybrid working is offered, with on-site and home-based days.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate required or equivalent.
• Experience in a Tier 1 contractor environment preferred.
• Background in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or highways.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HS&E support across infrastructure projects in Yorkshire and Northumbria.
• Work with operational teams to identify risks and improve safety performance.
• Review RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and project documentation.
• Provide guidance on temporary works, excavations, and plant interfaces.
• Support incident investigations and drive continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with operational teams, clients and supply-chain partners.
• Challenge operational practices to support safe, effective project delivery.

Skills

Influence decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Health & safety expertise

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor – £50,000–£57,500 + Company Car / Allowance + Package REF: 11906

The Opportunity

Do you want a Health & Safety role where you can genuinely influence how major infrastructure projects are planned and delivered?

Principal People are working with a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor to recruit 2 x Health & Safety Advisors to support a major infrastructure framework across Yorkshire. Driven by significant growth and an increasing workload, the contractor has approximately 20 live projects, with further expansion anticipated across its secured infrastructure portfolio.

The work is increasingly focused on pipeline installation, heavy civils, excavations, service avoidance and water main replacement schemes, offering the opportunity to get involved in a varied portfolio of essential infrastructure projects. You'll join an established and growing H&S team, working closely with operational teams throughout the project lifecycle. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can bring a practical, forward‑thinking approach to health and safety, influence decision‑making and act as a trusted advisor to the business.

What you will be doing

• Providing practical HS&E support across infrastructure projects throughout Yorkshire and parts of Northumbria.
• Working closely with operational teams to identify risks, improve performance and promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Supporting projects involving pipeline installation, heavy civils, excavations, service avoidance and water main replacement.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and HS&E reviews across live projects.
• Reviewing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and wider project documentation.
• Providing guidance on temporary works, excavations, service avoidance and plant interface activities.
• Supporting incident investigations, identifying lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with operational teams, clients and supply‑chain partners.
• Constructively challenging operational practices where required, acting as a critical friend to the business and supporting safe, effective project delivery.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £57,500
• Private Medical Options
• CPD, Development & Progression Support
• Hybrid Working – typically 2–3 days on site, 1 day in the office and 1 day working from home
• Long-term, secured infrastructure work

What they are looking for

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate, or equivalent.
• Experience within a Tier 1 contractor environment is strongly preferred.
• Background within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways or a similar environment.
• A practical, proactive approach to health and safety, with the ability to influence operational teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

The roles will predominantly cover infrastructure projects across the respective regions, with a mix of site‑based work, office attendance and hybrid working.

Typically, the working arrangement will involve 2–3 days on site, 1 day in the office and 1 day working from home, depending on project requirements.