Senior Health And Safety Advisor

Safety Talent; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in the Peterborough area is looking for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing safety across highways and civil engineering projects, driving safety standards, and shaping a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate, experience in construction, and the ability to engage effectively with teams. A competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus a car allowance is offered.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Benefits package

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within construction, ideally highways or civils.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety support across highways and civils projects.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance.
• Advise and guide site teams on all aspects of Health & Safety legislation.
• Support and lead incident investigations, providing recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Proactive, hands-on approach

Ability to engage at all levels

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor Highways & Civils

Peterborough & Surrounding Areas | Up to £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits | Permanent, Full-Time

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to oversee safety across highways and civil engineering projects in the Peterborough region. This is a key role with responsibility for driving safety standards, supporting project teams, and shaping a strong safety culture on major infrastructure works.

The Role

• Lead Health & Safety support across highways and civils projects
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance
• Advise and guide site teams on all aspects of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
• Support and lead incident investigations, providing recommendations and learning outcomes
• Work proactively with project teams, subcontractors, and senior management to embed a positive safety culture

What We re Looking For

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent qualification) essential
• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within construction, ideally highways or civils
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with the confidence to take ownership of safety on site
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region

What s On Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance plus benefits package
• Senior‑level role with real autonomy and influence
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing infrastructure contractor
• The chance to make a real impact on major projects that support local communities

If you re an experienced Health & Safety Advisor ready to step into a senior role, apply today with your CV.