Your new company Hays Construction is working alongside a leading organisation in engineering, operations, and sustainable infrastructure solutions, who is committed to delivering innovative services across transport networks and complex facilities. With a strong focus on decarbonisation and safety, they are recognised for driving continuous improvement and setting high standards across their projects. Due to increased projects and workload, the company are now looking to recruit a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join the team. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join the Highways division. In this role, you'll provide expert guidance, support, and information to operational teams, ensuring services are delivered safely, responsibly, and with environmental awareness. You'll be central to advancing Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) practices, embedding a culture of "safety first" and helping projects meet legislative, industry, and internal responsibilities include: Delivering proactive, risk-based solutions that add value to operational and management teams. Expanding your expertise across health, safety, environment, and assurance to become a versatile member of the HSQE function. Producing clear reports, procedures, and guidance documents that meet governance requirements. Leading audits and inspections to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Advising project teams on HSQE matters and supporting compliance with integrated management systems. Analysing data to spot trends, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring: A NEBOSH Certification or equivalent (Diploma advantageous). Chartered membership (or working towards) of a recognised safety institution such as IOSH or IRSM. Auditor qualifications (ISO 45001) and ideally environmental or quality assurance credentials. Strong knowledge of HS legislation, particularly CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles. Experience in professional services, construction management, design, or highways/local authority sectors. Familiarity with integrated management systems and their application across different regions. Competence in digital tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps, and Microsoft Office. A full UK driving licence and the legal right to work in the UK and Ireland. What you'll get in return This organisation values its people as its greatest asset and offers a wide range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing: Career Development: Structured progression pathways and promotion tracking, mentoring, and recognition bonuses for professional qualifications. Work-life Balance: Flexible, hybrid, and part-time working options across a nationwide office network. Wellbeing Support: Health cash plan, 24/7 GP access, dental vouchers, wellbeing ambassadors, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives. Inclusive Culture: Affinity networks including Women, Neurodiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural, Pride, Diversability, and Parents & Carers. Social Value: Two paid volunteering days annually plus opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. Additional Perks: Generous pension contributions Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible benefits scheme (extra leave, cycle-to-work, gym membership, charity giving) Discounts via an online portal for shopping, leisure, and entertainment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Health Safety Advisor Benefits: £55-65k