Health & Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a motivated Health and Safety Advisor in Leeds to join a supportive team focused on infrastructure and construction projects. The ideal candidate is early in their HSEQ career and ready for growth. Responsibilities include audits on construction sites and supporting compliance efforts. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and annual leave. NEBOSH certification is essential.

Benefits

Salary of GBP40,000 – GBP50,000

GBP6,660 Car Allowance or Company Car

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension (9%)

Healthcare Cash Plan

Home–working flexibility (1 day a week)

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Early in your HSEQ career and ready to step up.
• Experience in construction or related background.
• Confident communicating with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and audits on live sites.
• Support teams with health, safety, quality issues.
• Promote a positive approach to compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

Overview

Looking for your next step in Health & Safety? If you’re early in your career and want to grow your experience in a role where you’ll get support, variety, and responsibility, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We’re working with a well–established Principal Contractor delivering infrastructure and construction projects across sectors like energy, utilities, civils and rail. With operations expanding in Yorkshire and a strong pipeline of projects, the team is looking for a Health and Safety Advisor who’s motivated, communicative, and ready to take their career to the next level.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of GBP40,000 – GBP50,000
• GBP6,660 Car Allowance or Company Car
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Pension (9%)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Home–working flexibility (1 day a week)
• Genuine career development and progression

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections and audits on live construction and infrastructure sites
• Supporting project teams with health, safety, quality and environmental issues
• Promoting a positive approach to compliance and culture across teams
• Helping drive continuous improvement and engagement across projects
• Gaining experience in both day–to–day site activity and regional HSQE strategy

Who this role is for

• Early in your HSEQ career (maybe as an Assistant or Junior Advisor) and ready to step up
• Coming from a related background (engineering, site supervision, construction) and looking to specialise in health and safety
• Confident communicating with people at all levels, with a practical and proactive mindset

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)
• Some exposure to construction, infrastructure, civils, or utilities projects
• Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel across Yorkshire
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001 (desirable but not essential)

Why apply?

This is a chance to join a supportive regional team at an exciting time of growth. You’ll get exposure to a wide range of projects, the backing of stable leadership, and the opportunity to shape your career path within HSQE.