Assistant Health & Safety Advisor

Overview

Assistant Health & Safety Advisor to join our Peterborough Branch. Are you passionate about creating safe, positive working environments and eager to build a career in Health & Safety?

We’re looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join us as an Assistant Health & Safety Advisor, where you’ll gain hands on experience and the opportunity to grow into a confident H&S professional. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, a collaborative mindset, and the drive to make a real impact across our organisation. If you're ready to make an impact and gain a rewarding career in Health & Safety, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll become part of a supportive and professional environment where your enthusiasm and commitment will play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects and your own career development. At Princebuild, we’re not just offering a job, we’re offering the opportunity to grow, lead and make a real difference within a respected and trusted company.

If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle with fuel card or grey fleet allowance and corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement 21 days plus bank holidays, with extra days awarded after 2 years continuous service
• Early Friday finishes
• Departmental bonuses and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working environment with the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation supporting community projects
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities
• Equal opportunities employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive about Disabled People

Fantastic social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

• NEBOSH Diploma qualification or other relevant H&S qualifications
• Able to provide previous knowledge and experience within a construction environment
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and key areas of construction would be beneficial
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• NEBOSH Environmental, IOSH Qualifications and Temporary Works Coordinator Certifications desirable but not essential
• Exceptional commitment and interest in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality practices
• Strong organisational and people management skills, with the ability to coordinate tasks and support project delivery effectively
• Confident with a range of IT systems and software
• Self-motivated, proactive and a positive attitude
• Excellent team player with the ability to integrate and inspire others
• Willingness to undertake training and personal development

Commitment to maintaining professional standards and continuous improvement

Note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children's and Adults Barred List) and may include additional vetting in line with client requirements.

Please be aware that the closing date for this role is Friday 20 February 2026.

The purpose of the Assistant Health & Safety Advisor is to assist in providing an outstanding Health, Safety and Environmental focus throughout the Company, working alongside all departments to ensure all legislation, compliance and standards are strictly adhered to. The Assistant Health & Safety Advisor will work closely with the team and the Director to drive the companies health and safety strategies in line with the overall site objectives.

Training towards becoming jointly accountable for the Health & Safety Department and the measurement, management and implementation of all relevant policies, procedures and compliances.

• Assisting the development, implementation and monitoring of the HS&E accreditations such as ISO
  9001, ISO
  14001 and ISO
  45001 across the company
• Assisting the development, implementation and monitoring of the HS&E strategy across all branches and operational sites
• Engaging across sites, implementing health and safety policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
• Aid in providing exceptional support to our varied project teams on…