Senior Health And Safety Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to drive safety standards on highways and civil engineering projects. You will lead site inspections, advise teams, and support incident investigations. The role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, a company car or allowance, and excellent career progression opportunities in a growing firm.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Benefits package

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience as Health & Safety Advisor in construction, ideally highways or civils.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety support across highways and civils projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Advise site teams on Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Communication and influencing skills

Proactive approach

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor Highways & Civils Peterborough & Surrounding Areas Up to GBP65,000 + 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 GBP65,000 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.