Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Location:

Northam hire / Oxfordshire area
Rate: £45000 - £52.000
Contract Type:
Permanent
Industry: Civil Engineering / Construction (Railway Infrastructure)

About

The Role
My client is recruiting for an experienced Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you will work within an established safety team, supporting the safe delivery of the project by driving all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SH&W) across the assigned Delivery Area.
Your responsibilities will include promoting corporate and local SH&W campaigns, conducting site safety inspections, identifying trends, and advising on the close-out of audit and inspection findings. You will foster strong relationships with operational teams and supply chain partners to monitor and improve SH&W performance. The role also involves carrying out internal audits, assuring compliance with the Business Management System (BMS), and actively promoting a positive safety culture and wellbeing initiatives onsite.

About You
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) and possess Tech IOSH status or higher. You will have strong practical knowledge of health and safety in construction environments, with proven experience influencing SH&W culture and performance at an operational level. Excellent communication and engagement skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and a valid CSCS card are mandatory requirements.

Key Skills

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Safety and Health

• Tech IOSH status or higher

• Strong knowledge and practical application of SH&W in construction

• Experience influencing SH&W culture and performance at operational level

• Ability to conduct site safety inspections and audits

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities

• Competence in incident investigation and reporting

• Understanding and application of Business Management Systems (BMS)

• Valid UK driving licence, access to own vehicle, and valid CSCS card

Certifications & Standards

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

• Tech IOSH status or higher

• Valid CSCS card

• UK Driving Licence