Health & Safety Advisor

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-utility and civil engineering contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a regional role covering multiple live sites in Cambridge and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH certification and experience within utilities or construction. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety protocols, conducting site inspections, and fostering a positive safety culture. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, a company vehicle or allowance, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company vehicle or car allowance

Autonomy and responsibility

Long-term stability

Supportive management

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate strongly preferred.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or construction.
• Full UK driving licence required for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across multiple live sites.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety tours.
• Advise teams on RAMS and method statements.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Skills

Health & Safety support

Site inspections

Incident investigation

Strong site presence

Solutions-focused approach

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

OCS are working with a leading multi-utility and civil engineering contractor that is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor to cover a busy regional portfolio of projects, primarily based in and around Cambridge, with additional sites extending up to King's Lynn and down to Southend-on-Sea. This is a key regional role supporting approximately 30 live sites, making it ideal for a proactive, site-focused Health & Safety professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and regular engagement with operational teams.

The Role

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with site management and project teams to promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance across all works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day Health & Safety support across multiple live sites
• Conducting site inspections, audits, and safety tours
• Advising site teams on safe systems of work, RAMS, and method statements
• Supporting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Monitoring compliance with company procedures and HSE legislation
• Producing reports and tracking Health & Safety performance
• Building strong relationships with site managers and supervisors

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor within utilities, civil engineering, or construction environments
• Strong site presence and confidence engaging with operational teams
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• A varied regional role with autonomy and responsibility
• Long-term, stable opportunity with a well-established contractor
• Supportive management and clear career development

If you're a Health & Safety Advisor looking for a regional role where you can make a real impact across multiple sites, this Cambridge-based opportunity could be an excellent next step.