Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor – Highways & Infrastructure

Tarrant Howl; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card (electric/hy

28 days' annual leave

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Life assurance

24/7 GP service

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Job summary

Tarrant Howl is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to support highways maintenance operations in Dunstable. The role is office-based with flexible working and opportunities to visit sites, delivering practical safety advice across a range of activities.

You will work with operational teams to identify risks, promote a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and client requirements.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and risk management.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and their application to construction projects.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health, Safety & Wellbeing advice to operational teams and contractors.
• Undertake regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations.
• Support risk identification, assessment and management of operational activities.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with HS legislation, CDM Regulations and internal procedures.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Promote safe working practices with site teams, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Deliver safety briefings and coaching to improve awareness and engagement.
• Monitor HSW performance and identify trends for improvements.
• Support ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems development.

Skills

Health & safety advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Site inspections

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're working with a leading UK infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to support its highways maintenance operations based in Dunstable.

The business is responsible for delivering essential highways maintenance and improvement services, including planned and reactive maintenance, helping to keep road networks safe and operational.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, providing practical advice and helping to promote a positive safety culture across a range of highways maintenance activities.

The position is office-based in Dunstable, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities to visit operational sites. It offers a varied working environment, combining engagement with site-based teams, safety inspections, incident investigations and the ongoing development of health, safety and wellbeing standards.

The role working alongside operational management and the wider Health, Safety & Wellbeing team, you'll provide professional advice, guidance and practical support to ensure highways maintenance activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements.

You'll play an important role in identifying and managing risks, supporting operational teams, monitoring safety performance and helping to embed a proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing throughout the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing practical Health, Safety & Wellbeing advice and support to operational teams and contractors
• Undertaking regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
• Supporting the identification, assessment and management of operational risks
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
• Ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and company procedures
• Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Working closely with site teams, supervisors and subcontractors to promote safe working practices
• Delivering safety briefings, coaching and guidance to improve awareness and engagement
• Monitoring HSW performance, identifying trends and recommending improvements
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and compliance documentation
• Promoting employee wellbeing and contributing to a positive, proactive safety culture

About You

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety, SHE or SHEQ advisory role, ideally within highways maintenance, civil engineering, construction or infrastructure
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or an equivalent qualification
• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, risk management and safe systems of work
• Understanding of the CDM Regulations and their application to construction or infrastructure activities
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and supporting incident investigations
• Familiarity with risk assessments, method statements and safe working procedures
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to advise and influence operational teams
• Practical, proactive approach to identifying risks and developing workable solutions
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Organised, conscientious and able to manage your workload effectively
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a major UK infrastructure contractor delivering essential highways maintenance services, where health, safety and wellbeing are central to the successful delivery of operations.

You’ll work closely with operational teams, providing practical support and helping to influence safety standards across a varied working environment. With a Dunstable office base, flexible working arrangements and opportunities to visit operational sites, the position offers a balance of office‑based responsibilities and practical engagement with the teams delivering work on the ground.

The business is committed to professional development, offering opportunities to enhance your technical knowledge, develop your experience and progress your career within a large infrastructure organisation.

The benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary of £44,000–£54,000
• Company car and fuel card, including electric and hybrid options
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and personal accident cover
• 24/7 online GP service and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave arrangements
• Holiday purchase and Cycle to Work schemes
• Employee discounts and reward programmes
• Ongoing training and professional development

For an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a varied, operationally focused position within the highways sector, this represents an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to safety performance whilst continuing to develop professionally.