Health & Safety Advisor - North London
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
A leading highways and civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support operations across multiple London boroughs. NEBOSH Construction Certificate is essential for this position. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive H&S professional who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment and is passionate about driving high safety standards across highways, street works and civil engineering projects. Working closely with operational teams and senior management, you will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, supporting compliance, and ensuring best practice is consistently delivered across live works.
The Role
* Providing practical health & safety guidance and support across operational teams
* Conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations
* Supporting the development, review and implementation of RAMS and safe systems of work
* Promoting a strong behavioural safety culture across all levels of the business
* Assisting with investigations relating to accidents, near misses and service strikes
* Supporting legal compliance processes and maintaining H&S records and registers
* Working collaboratively with contracts managers, supervisors and site teams to ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards
* Supporting reporting on H&S performance, trends and emerging operational risks
Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential)
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable
Essential Experience
* Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor position within highways, civil engineering, utilities or street works
* Strong understanding of underground services, excavation safety and service avoidance
* Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
* Experience working around Temporary Works and associated controls
* Experience reviewing and improving RAMS
* Proven experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations
Skills & Attributes
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to influence and engage operational teams at all levels
* Practical and solutions-focused approach to health & safety
* Confident challenging unsafe behaviours and driving continuous improvement
Additional Requirements
* Full UK driving licence essential
What’s on Offer
* Salary of £45,000 - £55,000
* Opportunity to join a growing and well-established infrastructure business
* Diverse and varied operational environment
* Long-term career development opportunities
* Competitive benefits package
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