Health & Safety Advisor

Bryan & Armstrong; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan & Armstrong is hiring a Health & Safety Advisor for a site-based contract on HS2 projects in the UK. You will provide practical safety guidance to site teams, conduct inspections, review RAMS and support incident investigations to maintain high standards of safety on a major civils project.

The role demands proactive, collaborative H&S professionals with strong knowledge of UK legislation, CDM Regulations and experience on site with major infrastructure works. Immediate start is offered.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• Relevant H&S advisory experience in major civils/infrastructure.
• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience conducting RAMS reviews and incident investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Practical, collaborative approach to improving site safety.

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 RAMS, challenging unsafe practices and identifying improvements.
• Support 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.

Skills

NEBOSH cert

H&S advisory experience

CDM knowledge

RAMS review

Communication skills

Collaborative safety

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - (Contract)

Location: Site based - HS2 projects
Assignment Rate: £300-£400 p/d - 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 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