Senior Health and Safety Advisor

VVB Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals

Travel expenses covered

Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Perkbox membership

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to enhance H&S culture and ensure compliance across significant projects. The ideal candidate will drive policy implementation, conduct site inspections, and provide expert guidance across teams. A NEBOSH Diploma and experience in rail or infrastructure projects are essential. Join this dynamic team to contribute to flagship projects that are revolutionizing UK transport, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally in infrastructure or rail projects.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IOSH).
• Ability to build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of H&S policies and procedures.
• Conduct site safety inspections and audits.
• Provide expert guidance to delivery teams.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Health and Safety Advisor role at VVB Engineering.

Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels.

At VVB, we’re more than just engineers - we’re collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values:

• O-Opportunity & Ownership
• R-Responsibility & Respect
• E-Excellence & End Result Focus

Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure while upholding these values at every turn. Explore more about who we are at www.vvb-eng.com.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals
• Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
• Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)

The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn‑key services for London’s state‑of‑the‑art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi‑year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Health & Safety Advisor to play a central role in driving a strong H&S culture across our project delivery teams. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing our health and safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal standards, and championing collaboration across the Anthro JV work packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of H&S policies and procedures across the project.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Facilitate incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are embedded.
• Support and coach teams and contractors on best H&S practices.
• Act as the primary H&S contact for the delivery team and interface with client H&S representatives.
• Deliver and coordinate H&S training sessions.
• Monitor, report and improve overall H&S performance in line with JV objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our Integrated Management Systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally within major infrastructure or rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and industry best practices.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IOSH).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence across teams and contractors.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with a passion for safety excellence.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a flagship HS2 project that’s transforming UK transport.
• Work in a collaborative joint venture that values innovation and integrity.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Long‑term project stability and professional growth opportunities.

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.