Highways Health & Safety Advisor — Contract, Multi-Site

Anderselite; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderselite is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for highways/civil engineering projects across Preston and the North West. This contract role runs for 2–3 months with a day rate of GBP 350–400 outside IR35.

You will support site teams and senior management by providing guidance on statutory requirements, conducting risk assessments, and helping implement OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001. Some night shifts and audits may be required.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction/general cert (minimum).
• NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired).
• Experience in a SHE team environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK legislation for National Highways projects.
• Highways construction sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance on statutory requirements and company standards.
• Respond to advice requests in collaboration with the SHE Manager.
• Undertake risk assessments related to SHE matters.
• Work with operational teams to embed SHE throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 implementation.
• Monitor projects using the monitoring system and flag risks.
• Investigate incidents and provide root-cause reports and improvements.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities as needed.
• Help update policies and procedures on SHE management.
• Collaborate with senior managers on divisional improvement strategies.
• Stay current on new legislation and best practices; raise SHE awareness.

Skills

Risk assessments

Guidance & advisory

SHE compliance

Incident investigations

Education

NEBOSH Construction/General Cert

NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L5 in OHAS (desired)

Job description

Anderselite is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for highways/civil engineering projects across Preston and the North West. This contract role runs for 2–3 months with a day rate of GBP 350–400 outside IR35.

You will support site teams and senior management by providing guidance on statutory requirements, conducting risk assessments, and helping implement OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001. Some night shifts and audits may be required.