Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work on major projects across Yorkshire while maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic. You'll be pivotal in fostering a positive health and safety culture on-site, engaging with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With a structured HSEQ team behind you and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible pension scheme

Professional development pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Construction / General Certificate required.
• Experience in Infrastructure, Construction, or Utilities industries.

Responsibilities

• Review risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct site audits and inspections.
• Provide advice and support to all departments.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Stakeholder Communication

Education

NEBOSH Construction / General Certificate

Job description

Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor to cover projects across Yorkshire area with occasional travel further afield. This role is home-based with travel to sites in the region.

The role is primarily focused on delivering hands-on health and safety support to site teams across the region, giving you a fantastic opportunity to interact with site teams, driving forward a positive health and safety culture through building relationships, across a variety of projects, keeping the role varied on a day-to-day basis.

This is a hybrid position with a 50/50 split of site visits and either working in an office or home depending on personal preference and company needs. Working with a growing business such as this offers a massive opportunity to get involved in some of the largest projects in the UK.

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for:

• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
• Conducting site audits and site inspections.
• Conducting and assisting with incident investigations when required.
• Providing advice and support to all departments.
• Building positive relationships with on-site teams to drive forward a positive health and safety culture.

Why you should apply for this Health and Safety Advisor position:

• Be part of a well-structured HSEQ team that includes experienced advisors and dedicated environmental support.
• Contribute to major long-term projects with high-profile clients across Yorkshire.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements with a mix of site, office, and home-based work.
• Take advantage of clear development pathways through a structured internal progression framework.
• Package includes a car allowance or company car, 28 days leave (plus bank holidays), and a flexible pension scheme.

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will hold:

• NEBOSH Construction / General Certificate as a minimum.
• Experience within the Infrastructure, Construction, Utilities industry or similar industries.
• Experience with the preconstruction stage of projects.
• Experience communicating across all levels of stakeholders within an organisation.

If you are interested in the position, please apply today!