Health & Safety Advisor – (Nights)
Location: Site based – HS2 projects
Assignment Rate: £300-£400 per shift – dependent on experience (Inside IR35)
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: ASAP
We are supporting a contractor in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Advisor (Nights) to support its works on HS2.
This is a hands-on, site-based contract role, working closely with construction teams and subcontractors to maintain high safety standards across a major infrastructure project.
The position would suit a proactive H&S professional with experience in major civils, infrastructure or similarly complex construction environments.
The Role
You will provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to site teams, helping ensure work is planned and delivered safely, in accordance with legislation, project requirements and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain a visible site presence, providing practical H&S guidance to supervisors, operatives and subcontractors
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Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours, ensuring actions are followed through to completion
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Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), challenging unsafe practices and identifying improvements
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Support the safe planning and delivery of high-risk construction activities
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Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and site inductions as required
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Support incident and near-miss investigations, helping identify causes and share lessons learned
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Monitor compliance with company and HS2 project safety requirements
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Maintain accurate H&S records and contribute to project safety reporting
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Build strong working relationships with site teams to encourage positive safety behaviours
Essential Requirements
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NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent
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Relevant H&S advisory experience within major civils, infrastructure or heavy construction
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Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations
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Experience conducting site inspections, reviewing RAMS and supporting incident investigations
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Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviour and communicate effectively at all levels
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A practical, collaborative approach to improving site safety
Desirable
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Previous experience on another major infrastructure programme
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Experience working with a Tier 1 contractor or specialist subcontractor
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Relevant CSCS card
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NEBOSH Diploma or progress towards further professional qualifications
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor looking for a site-based contract role supporting works on HS2, we would welcome your application.
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying professionals on an interim and permanent basis across Health & Safety, HSE, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental and Quality disciplines.
Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers
