Highway H&S advisor

Carrington West; Penrith; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead safety standards on a major highways project in Penrith. The successful candidate will advise site teams, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have proven experience in civil engineering and hold a NEBOSH qualification. This role offers long-term stability and the chance to work on a high-profile project with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Long-term stability on a major highways project

Opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety management on construction or highways projects.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and highways safety standards.
• Ability to conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Advise site and project teams on Health & Safety matters.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support accident and near-miss investigations.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety inductions.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and promote safety culture.
• Work with project management to improve Health & Safety performance.

Skills

Proven experience within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering

Confidence communicating with site teams at all levels

Proactive, solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor - Major Highways Project | Penrith | £55,000

Be the safety lead on a landmark highways scheme in Cumbria. You will be stepping into a key Health & Safety Advisor role on a major highways project, where your expertise will directly influence site standards, workforce wellbeing and successful project delivery. If you want responsibility, visibility and long-term security, this Health & Safety Advisor position offers all three.

A project you’ll be proud to be part of

You will be supporting a well-established contractor delivering a high-profile highways infrastructure project in the Penrith area. The business has a strong pipeline of work across highways and civil engineering, with a reputation for investing in people, promoting best practice and maintaining excellent safety performance across its sites.

What you will be doing day to day

• Advising site and project teams on all Health & Safety matters across a major highways project
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with HSG, CDM and company standards
• Supporting accident and near-miss investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and safety inductions
• Monitoring subcontractor compliance and promoting a positive, proactive safety culture
• Working closely with project management to drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance

What you’ll need to bring

• Proven experience within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering
• A NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• A strong understanding of CDM Regulations and highways safety standards
• Confidence communicating with site teams at all levels
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety

Salary and benefits

• Salary of £55,000 per annum
• Long-term stability on a major highways project
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme with clear standards and support
• A role where your professional judgement is valued and listened to

Location, working pattern and progression

• Based on site in Penrith, Cumbria
• Predominantly site-based, with regular engagement across the project team
• Strong potential for progression into senior or regional roles as future highways projects come online

This position is ideal if you want to strengthen your CV with a flagship highways project while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the North West.

For more information, please contact Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email [e-mail].

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